Restorative justice programs focus on rehabilitating offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community, rather than through traditional incarceration. These programs often involve dialogue, restitution, and community service. Proponents argue that restorative justice reduces recidivism, heals communities, and provides more meaningful accountability for offenders. Opponents argue that it may not be suitable for all crimes, could be perceived as too lenient, and may not adequately deter future criminal behavior.
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@9SMV73Y7mos7MO
Yes, unless it’s for people who have committed the most heinous crimes and it would be a waste of time trying to rehabilitate.
@9QDL2F89mos9MO
They should be made to go through this whilst serving prison sentence and rehabilitation, re education etc.
@9QDKMQ49mos9MO
No but they should reinstate the death penalty for the most serious crimes where the evidence is absolute. This would free up space in our prisons.
@9NGRJNK10mos10MO
Restorative program as part of their included incarceration sentence and only if in agreement with the victim/and/or families
@9NBB2V8Women's Equality 10mos10MO
Again, depending on the crime. 'Petty crimes' not involving violence etc should be allowed. People servicing life sentences/ not eligible for parole should not.
@9MWM75J10mos10MO
The programme should be implemented whilst in prison.
@9MSQRCH10mos10MO
Yes they should get help but if they reoffend then they should be put in jail
@9R6ZB589mos9MO
Yes and reform the entire justice and prison systems so that when an offender is convicted of a crime ,if the judge sentences the offender to prison, the offender must participate in restorative justice and education programs to be eligible for parole
@9QXNYG39mos9MO
I think that it would be a good alternative but only for less serious crimes. There should be a line where it becomes imperative for criminals to be incarcerated.
It depends on the type of crime; if the crime involved isn't harmful to people (so for instance thievery) then yes
@9PL48DG10mos10MO
Give offenders the chance to take part in restorative justice programme and if they repeat the offence then incarcerate them
@9NYTYQ8 10mos10MO
There needs to be more to this. And Only if they are non violent criminals. They need to demonstrate what they have learnt at the end of it, if not then they maybe have to go to prison for some of their sentence?
@9NM3C9S10mos10MO
This really depends on the type and severity of the crime, and the individual’s background. This is not a black and white question.
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