Explain the concept of restorative justice and describe its focus, purpose, and goals. List and explain at least four differences between retributive and restorative justice.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should define restorative justice as a sentencing model that builds on restitution and community participation in an attempt to make the victim and the community "whole again". There is a focus on balance, which is achieved by giving equal consideration to offender accountability and community safety. The community safety dimension recognizes that the community can participate in ensuring its own safety; the accountability element defines criminal conduct in terms of obligations incurred by the offender. The main goal of restorative justice is to improve the quality of life for all members of the community. Differences between restorative and retributive justice, as discussed in Table 11-2 in the textbook, should be included in the response.
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