CRIM 131 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Victimology, Restorative Justice
21 Oct 2016
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An alternative approach to crime, victims, and offenders- chapter 13. Key: healing, reparation, reintegration, and prevention of future harm. Offenders are required to acknowledge and assume responsibility for their behaviour and there is an effort to create a community of support and assistance for the victim and the offender. Acknowledge responsibility for the situation and addressing the consequences of the offence offence and understand the effects of the offence on the victim. Receive answers to their questions about the crime and offender. Express themselves about the impact of the offence. Receive support to repair harm caused to the victim. Circle sentencing- a restorative justice strategy that involves collaboration and consensual decision making by community residents, the victim, the offender, and justice system personnel to resolve conflicts and sanction offenders. The sole focus is on the crime. Sentence is the solution to the problem. Focus is on past and present conduct. Offender"s behaviour is stuck within a legal framework.
