One of the principal objects of restorative justice is focussing the restoration. Although debate about the subject matters of restoration is not recent, it has been continuing since 1970s. What is your thought about it?
Thanks Michael for your great answer. I also think restoration in the criminal justice indicates restoring the victim, offender and the community. The restorative justice puts its focus on victim, offender and community, whereas the prevalent retributive justice gives least focus on the victims. In restorative process, the victim is restored through healing his/her wounds, alternatively, the offender is restored by giving them an opportunity to understand their wrongs, ensuring their rehabilitation for rectification, facilitating to get pardon, helping to feel remorse. In respect of the USA, various restorative models, such as victim offender mediation, conferencing, reparation boards, peacemaking circle are in practice, but VOM are mostly used in almost 32 states. However, thanks again for your answer.
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