Criminal Justice
Use reliable, quality resources to locate an article on restorative justice.
Read and reflect on your article.
In a Word document, compose a journal entry and address the following questions with your interpretations, thoughts, and feelings about this innovative option for offenders and address the following:
How could restorative justice practices impact and affect the victim and the offender? What types of crime do you think would be effective to address with restorative justice practices?
Would you rather live in a place that practiced traditional criminal justice or in one that practiced community justice? Why?
Do you think citizens want to get involved in their own crime-prevention programs? Why or why not? Would you want to participate in a restorative justice model if you were the victim of a crime?
Do restorative justice processes resolve matters in a timely fashion? Why or why not?
