In the traditional justice system, offenders are not required to accept responsibility for their actions and are not held accountable. Many offenders proceed though the system with a lawyer who speaks on their behalf. Restorative justice offers a more demanding, active, and clear opportunity for offenders to hold themselves directly accountable to the victim and the community they have harmed. Rather than being soft on crime, restorative justice requires the person who committed the offense to behave more responsibly by making amends to the victim and community. The human consequences of the offender’s behavior are dealt with more directly though restorative justice than they are in the current criminal justice system.
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Restorative Justice Works!
Studies show that restorative justice programs lead to declines in violence, recidivism, and costs.
"Studies show that restorative justice programs lead to declines in violence, recidivism, and costs."
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http://cjnvt.org/testimonials/studies-show-that-restorative-justice-programs-lead-to-declines-in-violence-recidivism-and-costs/