Restorative Justice (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

Offenders meet directly with victims to acknowledge harm & work towards making amends

Healing rather than punishment; repairing relationships

Both victim & offender must voluntarily participate

Victims ask questions & express impact; offenders demonstrate remorse

Cleaning graffiti created or paying for property damage

Decreased recidivism rates after restorative justice

Lower reoffending rates & high satisfaction levels

Requires fewer resources than custodial sentences

Participants already more motivated to resolve conflicts

Process more challenging/emotional than initially expected