Describe the use of restorative justice as a method of modifying criminal behaviour 10
marks.
Point
What is - Restorative justice is a technique used in order to rehabilitate the offender (this is where the
restorative offender is taught the correct way to behaviour in order to prevent recidivism-reoffending-)
justice - Focuses on reducing the rift that is caused by the crime to both the victim and the community
How does - Mccold – consists of mediating between 3 stakeholders, the victim, the offender and the
restorative community.
justice work - Is carried out by arranging communication between the victim (or their families) and the
offender, this can be in the form of face-to-face communication the use of technology such as
video or phone calls or through a series of letters.
- Any interactions are mediated by a facilitator who is trained in order to prevent conflict and
ensure a smooth resolve to cases.
- If conducted face to face the offender and victim will sit in a room in the presence of the
facilitator.
- The victim will communicate the impact that the crime has had on them as well as any
implications that have been caused to the community.
- The offender is also given the opportunity to appologise to the victim.
How does - The offender is able to apologise to the victim
restorative - Develop empathy skills
justice - Rehabilitate the offender
benefit the - Prevents recidivism
offender - Develop an understanding of the impact that the crime has had on the victim
How does it - Is considered to be empowering as provides the victim with a sense of control
benefit the - Gives the victim a chance to forgive the offender
victim - Provides them with a sense of justice and reparation as acts as a form of compensation for the
victim
Strang - Found that restorative justice reduced recidivism rates as offenders were able to consider the
research impact that the crime may have on a victim if recreated or carried out, allows them to develop
a sense of conscience.
marks.
Point
What is - Restorative justice is a technique used in order to rehabilitate the offender (this is where the
restorative offender is taught the correct way to behaviour in order to prevent recidivism-reoffending-)
justice - Focuses on reducing the rift that is caused by the crime to both the victim and the community
How does - Mccold – consists of mediating between 3 stakeholders, the victim, the offender and the
restorative community.
justice work - Is carried out by arranging communication between the victim (or their families) and the
offender, this can be in the form of face-to-face communication the use of technology such as
video or phone calls or through a series of letters.
- Any interactions are mediated by a facilitator who is trained in order to prevent conflict and
ensure a smooth resolve to cases.
- If conducted face to face the offender and victim will sit in a room in the presence of the
facilitator.
- The victim will communicate the impact that the crime has had on them as well as any
implications that have been caused to the community.
- The offender is also given the opportunity to appologise to the victim.
How does - The offender is able to apologise to the victim
restorative - Develop empathy skills
justice - Rehabilitate the offender
benefit the - Prevents recidivism
offender - Develop an understanding of the impact that the crime has had on the victim
How does it - Is considered to be empowering as provides the victim with a sense of control
benefit the - Gives the victim a chance to forgive the offender
victim - Provides them with a sense of justice and reparation as acts as a form of compensation for the
victim
Strang - Found that restorative justice reduced recidivism rates as offenders were able to consider the
research impact that the crime may have on a victim if recreated or carried out, allows them to develop
a sense of conscience.
