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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Response rates from 2.1k East Midlands voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
61% Yes |
29% No |
8% Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
3% No, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative |
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Unique answers from East Midlands voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9NVSCLZ8mos8MO
Yes for lower level or non-violent offences. For knife crime offences involving young people, a combination of traditional incarceration and restorative justice may be beneficial in changing the culture around knives.
@B2VR87N 1wk1W
I see the positives anf negatives and also believe that it should depend on the severity of the crime
@B2TZYV71wk1W
Depending on the severity of the crime committed the programmes should be made available in addition to incarceration in extreme cases but in the less extremes where there is little harm in the programme instead it can be implemented as an alternative
@B2LKKTX3wks3W
Depends on what the crime is, and I feel that just because it is non-violent may not be specific enough.
@B27W8L72mos2MO
Some people don't really deserve restoration justice programs, people such as pedophiles and rapists should be punished. But I believe that some criminals can be forgiven and most of them can be reintegrated into society. Even those who have murdered others (as a one off or they had an actual reason to) or have commited non-violent crimes.
@9ZM76ZC3mos3MO
Yes, if violent crimes, it should be in addition to incarceration. But for petty crimes, it should be an alternative.
@9YHSNTS3mos3MO
Depends on what you have done, murdering someone under the influence of alcohol vs brutally killing people for no reason at all while not being mentally ill is different.
@9YFKBJF3mos3MO
We are of the opinion that restorative justice is a powerful thing that ought to be implemented carefully, but we are generally in support of it, so long as it is in accordance with any potential victims' wishes.
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