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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@B46V7MRLibertarian1mo1MO
I would rather see a re-imagining of corporal punishment than so called "restorative justice". In the United States of America, the male half of the 13% black population commits over 50% of the crime. Most of those crimes are committed by men aged 15-25. One could use "Restorative Justice" to justify locking up all American black men from 15-25 as a proactive measure to protect the non-criminal majority. As you could imagine, in this example it would clearly be more ethical and effective to merely cane or whip the guilty parties on conviction.
@B4SR5551wk1W
It really depends on the crime and only for 1st time offenders. I'm sure there are people out there that break the law to go to jail because they can't afford a roof over their head or to feed themselves.
@B4RZZQ42wks2W
it really depends on the crime. there should be a very strict and thought out categorization between violent and petty crime. i think criminals that commit petty crime can go this route.
@B4PPBZN2wks2W
Set a framework where restorative actions by the offenders mitigate sentences proportionate to the restorative actions results.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
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?
@9TH2JVB8mos8MO
well i wouldnt feel safe unless they would be in a cell to not escape
@9RTLWCPIndependent9mos9MO
Yes, I support a mix of both restorative justice program and incarceration, depending on the crime
@B43QV9M1mo1MO
Time limited indentured servitude and community service are both good alternatives to non-serious crimes
@B3ZF5471mo1MO
depends on the crime. Murders, sexual predators, thieves and drug dealers should go to prison. People who don't pay taxes, or accidentally kill someone etc could benefit from restorative programs
@B27F3VN4mos4MO
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.
@9ZNZZY85mos5MO
Yes, but only for first offences which are non-violent.
Yes, but provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative
@9WPPMKFRhinoceros6mos6MO
Yes, but only if the criminal is willing to change, and is showing signs of remorse.
@9VY5FM6Conservative7mos7MO
Develop a program where the victim(s) have a larger role in the sentencing as well as receive better restitution for their suffering.
@9TW2CCS7mos7MO
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.
@9T8HZQY8mos8MO
Yes, but it needs to be assessed on an individual basis
@9SLJBJV8mos8MO
It would depend on the crime and whether the person is a repeat offender.
@9SL68L6 8mos8MO
Yes, only if the offender committed a non-violent crime
@9SH9MWC8mos8MO
In addition to incarceration not as an alternative
@9RXB7NG9mos9MO
Yes, but combine mandatory programs with harsher yet shorter incarceration
@9RPPNG79mos9MO
Yes, but only for first time offenders of hybrid or summary convictions, and non-violent crimes.
@9RJ6K3V9mos9MO
Yes, but only for low-level hybrid or summary convictions.
@9RCRNZK9mos9MO
Restorative services need to be provided after incarceration to ensure that former prisoners are set up for success, and not to reoffend.
@9RC97PLNew Democratic9mos9MO
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
@9QZCYDN10mos10MO
They should but incarceration needs to stay as well
@9QQSLXLConservative10mos10MO
Yes, but only for non-violent and non-sexual offenders.
@9NJSV2WNew Democratic11mos11MO
yes but to those who don't have a heavy life sentence and depends on the crime
@9NHGQD211mos11MO
Depends on the reason an individual is being incarcerated.
@9FGSKLL 11mos11MO
Yes, and offer many more alternatives, similar to Norway's Halden Prison model
@9MW8Y2BConservative11mos11MO
yes, but it may not be applicable in all situations
@9ML8M3H11mos11MO
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
@B53TKRL7hrs7H
Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent/not felonies, and if they are violent/felonies, then provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration
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