A juvenile has been arrested for vandalizing a Burger King. He and his friends tore up some landscaping, threw rocks at the marquee (breaking glass panels), and spray-painted graffiti. As part of the diversion process, he has accepted the opportunity to meet with the restaurant's owner for a mediation session. The probation officer leading the meeting suggests a penalty that involves an apology and a schedule of work to be performed at the restaurant. In addition, the offender agrees to attend counseling to assist him with personal issues. All agree to the plan. The offender explains to the victim that he didn't consider that there was a person who suffered as a result of his vandalism? to him, it was "just a building," and "the company" would fix whatever damage he did. A restorative
solution attempts to achieve all of the following except:
A. stigmatizing the offender so that his shame will deter him from re-offending.
B. leading the offender to understand the harm suffered by the victim.
C. forcing the offender to acknowledge his own responsibility.
D. reducing the offender's sense that punishment for his actions is unfair.
Answer: A
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