A number of programs such as victim/witness assistance, victimoffender mediation, and victimoffender panels have become associated with restorative justice because of the processes they use to respond to and repair the harm caused by crime.
Which type of program do you think provides the most benefit to victims? To offenders? To derivative victims? Explain your answer.
Why would offenders be more likely to complete restitution in victimoffender mediation? Could it be used for other types of programs? Why or why not?
Post your thoughts here.
