evaluate restorative justice 1

Evaluate Restorative Justice

Write an essay to address the following, and support your points with the cases provided in the module content (Page III):

  • Identify the key principles of restorative justice and what it aims to achieve.
  • What are the key elements that restorative justice programs must observe in order to achieve the goal of healing and repairing relationships?
  • Who should be involved in the restorative justice process for it to function effectively? Why is each role important?
  • Do you agree that restorative justice will transform the traditional criminal justice? Explain your answer and support it with evidence.
  • Do you have concerns or criticisms of this program? Please explain your answer.

Your well-written essay should meet the following requirements:

  • Be 3-4 pages in length.
  • Include at least one outside academic source in addition to the module content and the case study material.
  • Be formatted according to APA

Case Study Material:

– Victim-Offender Mediation Article (attached)
https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/magazine/can-forgiveness-play-a-role-in-criminal-justice.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSCx1XS0f8Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qly6tahp34A