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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Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent, and only if it was a first offense. If it is a repeated offense, they should face real consequences.
@9ZNZZY82mos2MO
Yes, but only for first offences which are non-violent.
Yes, but provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative
@9WPPMKFRhinoceros3mos3MO
Yes, but only if the criminal is willing to change, and is showing signs of remorse.
@9VY5FM6Conservative4mos4MO
Develop a program where the victim(s) have a larger role in the sentencing as well as receive better restitution for their suffering.
@9TW2CCS4mos4MO
Yes, if the crimes are non-violent as well as adding it to incarceration.
Yes, but it should depend on the crime commit and the offenders age.
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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?
@9TH2JVB5mos5MO
well i wouldnt feel safe unless they would be in a cell to not escape
@9T8HZQY5mos5MO
Yes, but it needs to be assessed on an individual basis
@9RTLWCPIndependent6mos6MO
Yes, I support a mix of both restorative justice program and incarceration, depending on the crime
@9SLJBJV5mos5MO
It would depend on the crime and whether the person is a repeat offender.
@9SL68L6 5mos5MO
Yes, only if the offender committed a non-violent crime
@9SH9MWC5mos5MO
In addition to incarceration not as an alternative
@9RXB7NG6mos6MO
Yes, but combine mandatory programs with harsher yet shorter incarceration
@9RPPNG76mos6MO
Yes, but only for first time offenders of hybrid or summary convictions, and non-violent crimes.
@9RJ6K3V6mos6MO
Yes, but only for low-level hybrid or summary convictions.
@9RCRNZK6mos6MO
Restorative services need to be provided after incarceration to ensure that former prisoners are set up for success, and not to reoffend.
@9RC97PLNew Democratic6mos6MO
Yes, but with a focus towards rehabilitation of the individual in tandem with direct restorative justice to the injured parties, ie community service or work programs in civil service.
Yes, unless the crime is severe or not the first offense
@9QZCYDN7mos7MO
They should but incarceration needs to stay as well
@9QQSLXLConservative7mos7MO
Yes, but only for non-violent and non-sexual offenders.
@9NJSV2WNew Democratic8mos8MO
yes but to those who don't have a heavy life sentence and depends on the crime
@9NHGQD28mos8MO
Depends on the reason an individual is being incarcerated.
@9FGSKLL 8mos8MO
Yes, and offer many more alternatives, similar to Norway's Halden Prison model
@9MW8Y2BConservative8mos8MO
yes, but it may not be applicable in all situations
@9ML8M3H9mos9MO
yes but only up to a certain level of crime. Stealing, drugs etc. But if they have hurt somebody on purpose, they should remain incarcerated
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