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Give an outline of what restorative justice does

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brings together people harmed by crime or conflict (victims) with those responsible for the harm (criminals), to find a positive way forward.

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What should the outcome of restorative justice be

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repairs the relationships that have been damaged by crime to prevent crime in the future.

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What is the first aim of restorative justice

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To identify and take steps to repair harm

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What is the second aim of restorative justice

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To involve all stakeholders (victim, offender and community)

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What is the third aim of restorative justice

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To transform the traditional relationship between communities and their governments in responding to crime.

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What does restorative justice offer victims

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an opportunity to be heard and to have a say in the resolution of offences, including agreeing rehabilitative or reparative activity for the offender

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What does restorative justice do for victims

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provide a means of closure through empowerment and enables them to move on.

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What does restorative justice do for offenders

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provide a means of closure through empowerment and enables them to move on.

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What does restorative justice help with

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help rehabilitate offenders and enables them to stop recidivism. It has the potential to motivate them to change and become responsible, law-abiding and productive members of society.

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What are the 3 main categories of restorative justice

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  • Indirect mediation
  • Victim-offender (direct) mediation
  • Conferencing
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Describe indirect mediation

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where information is passed by one or more mediators between the offender and victim. no face-to-face meeting between offender and victim.

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Describe Victim-offender (direct) mediation

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programs which use trained mediators to bring victims and their offenders together in order to discuss the crime, its aftermath and the steps needed to make things right.

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Describe Conferencing

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similar to victim-offender mediation, however it differs in that it involves the offender, victims, family members, community members and government representatives (e.g. probation officers).

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How many principles does victim offender mediation have

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6

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What are the 6 key principles of victim offender mediation

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1) restoration
2) Voluntarism
3) Neutrality
4) Safety
5) Accessibility
6) Respect

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Describe restoration

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the primary aim of restorative practice is to address and repair harm

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Describe Voluntarism

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participation is voluntary and based on informed choice

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Describe Neutrality

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processes are fair and unbiased towards participants- they do not make judgements

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Describe Safety

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Processes aim to create a safe space for the expression of feelings and views about harm

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Describe Accessibility

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processes are non-discriminatory and available to all

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Describe Respect

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processes are respectful to the dignity of all people affected by the harm caused

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What will happen if the 6 key principles f victim offender mediation are followed

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relationships can be healed and crime can theoretically be prevented.

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