LS272 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Restorative Justice, Victimisation, Sex Offender
13 Feb 2019
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Ls 272 - lecture 15 - restorative justice (an alternative to the sentencing process) Russ kelly and a friend went on a vandalizing rampage and wrecked property. Parole officer convinced judge to let the offenders meet the victims and apologize. Incurred over ,000 of damage and make restitution. Offenders try to repair the damage to the best of their ability. Victims could see the remorse in the offender"s attitude. Started by the elmira case parole officer. The offender has broken the "queen"s peace" Designed to avoid self- or group-serving bias. Primary means of punishment is payment to the state (fines) and removal from society (jail) You know the criminal, and don"t want them to go through punishment. Loses the positive as well as the negative aspects of "relationship" It is to your disadvantage to take responsibility for a crime. Greater focus on repairing harm to the victim and the community. Clear procedures and structures to limit damage.
