SOC321 Study Guide - Final Guide: Restorative Justice, Dangerous Offender

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"a process whereby all the parties with a stake in a particular offence come together to resolve collectively how to deal wit h the aftermath of the offense and its implications for the future" Views harm and crime as a violation of people and relationships. Holistic process that addresses the repercussion and obligations created by harm. Recognizes that the adversial system does not carry along their victims and families. Encounter create opportunities for interested victims, offender, community members to discuss crime and its consequence. Expect offenders to take steps to repair the harm they have done. Restore victims and offender as whole contributing members of society. Provide opportunities for parties with a stake in specific crime to participate in its resolution. Crime is a violation of one person by another. Crime is harmful to personal relationships and communities, Focuses on problem solving and restoration of harmony. Community acts as a facilitator in the restorative process.