There are several ways that restorative justice differs from contemporary criminal justice. For example, restorative justice views criminal activity more comprehensive. This process recognizes that not only do criminals harm victims, but that they all harm communities and themselves.
In the contemporary justice process the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. A trial takes place in front of a jury of peers and a conviction is made based on presented evidence.
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice was created in 1978.
Restorative Justice is really a theory on addressing offenders in the criminal justice system. It really focuses on repairing (hence restorative) the harm caused to the victim. This could be through community service or even mediation between the victim and the offender. While in the typical criminal justice models it is very offender focused, restorative justice has a larger focus on the victim and repairing the harm caused to the victim/ community instead of just punishing the offender.
Rehabilitation is an attempt to make the criminal whole again. Restorative justice in sentencing takes into account the length of time it might take to rehabilitate a criminal.
Jim Consedine has written: 'Restorative Justice' -- subject(s): Cross-cultural studies, Criminals, Criminal justice, administration of, Restorative justice, Rehabilitation, Victims of crimes 'A poison in the bloodstream' -- subject(s): Maori (New Zealand people), Criminal justice system, Prisons
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Daniel W. Van Ness has written: 'International standards and norms relating to criminal justice' -- subject(s): Administration of Criminal justice, Criminal justice, Administration of, Criminal law 'Restoring justice' -- subject(s): Restorative justice, Criminals, Reparation (Criminal justice), Victims of crimes, Rehabilitation
Mark S. Umbreit has written: 'Restorative justice dialogues' -- subject(s): Restorative justice, Mediation, Victims of crimes 'Pathways To Spirituality and Healing' 'Victim meets offender' -- subject(s): Mediation, Victims of crimes, Restorative justice, Reparation (Criminal justice) 'Directory of victim-offender mediation programs in the United States' -- subject(s): States, Directories, Mediation therapy, Restorative justice, Services for, Victims of crimes, Mediation
Theo Gavrielides has written: 'Restorative justice theory and practice' -- subject(s): Restorative justice, mediation, theo gavrielides, restorative justice theory, practice gap, gavrielides
Whatis Howard Zehr's (authorof "little Book of RestorativeJustice") definition of "restorative Justice"?
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Restorative justice involves restoring trust by repairing damage or harm done to a victim of a crime or to the community as a whole.