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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsCriminal Issues1yr ago

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Restorative justice programs focus on rehabilitating offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community, rather than through traditional incarceration. These programs often involve dialogue, restitution, and community service. Proponents argue that restorative justice reduces recidivism, heals communities, and provides more meaningful accountability for offenders. Opponents argue that it may not be suitable for all crimes, could be perceived as too lenient, and may not adequately deter future criminal behavior.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

Yes

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No

 @9XR39KFanswered…9mos9MO

Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent and if the degree of the minor crimes are not exaggerated

 @9RF79T9answered…1yr1Y

Both restorative justice programs (where an offender has demonstrated positive intent) and baseline incarceration models (for offenders uninterested in proactive engagement) should be used within the criminal justice system.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…11mos11MO

In your opinion, what should justice ideally look like: punishment or repairing harm?

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Do you believe people who commit serious crimes deserve a second chance, and why?

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What role do you believe a community should have when someone makes a mistake that harms others?

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Can you think of a time when talking things out with someone made a problem better, rather than making them 'pay' for what they did?

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How do you think a victim might feel facing the person who wronged them in a conversation rather than seeing them punished by jail time?

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How would you personally feel about participating in a program that aims to heal, rather than punish, if you were harmed by someone else's actions?

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What are the types of situations where you think forgiving and working toward healing might actually be harder than traditional punishment?

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How do you imagine justice systems retaining fairness when different victims may feel differently about what 'making things right' means for them?

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How might focusing on repairing harm instead of punishing influence the way society views people who have broken the law?

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Do you think focusing on 'restoring' after a crime could impact the rate of reoffending in a positive or negative way?

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