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Discussion: Restorative Justice and Deterrence

Discussion: Restorative Justice and Deterrence The criminal justice system uses punishment to deter people from committing crimes. Punishments may be minor (e.g., paying fines) or more severe (e.g., incarceration). Some believe that punishment is an effective deterrent to criminal behavior, while others believe that punishment, particularly in severe forms, promotes anger and violence. The restorative […]

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Differentiate between general and specific deterrence

Differentiate between general and specific deterrence Compare the effectiveness of traditional sanctions versus a restorative justice approach for deterring crime Analyze the effects of crime on families and communities Analyze the roles of family, friends, and community members in the restorative justice process Apply restorative justice strategies to provide accountability to the community Analyze the

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Accountability to the Community

Accountability to the Community After news spreads of Emma’s carjacking, the surrounding community is shaken. Parents are fearful to send their children to the school and, in some cases, have made alternate arrangements. The school principal takes money originally earmarked for playground improvements and purchases a high-tech security system to monitor the parking lot. Unfortunately,

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Relevant stakeholders become more easily identifiable as persons

Relevant stakeholders become more easily identifiable as persons immediately involved or connected with a criminal offence. This does not require all such persons to partici- pate, but rather that opportunities exist for persons beyond the victim and offender to take part. Similarly, there must be opportunities for members of the general public to take part.

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