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 777 Birmingham voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
59% Yes |
29% No |
9% 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 Birmingham voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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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.
@9ZM76ZC1wk1W
Yes, if violent crimes, it should be in addition to incarceration. But for petty crimes, it should be an alternative.
@9YHSNTS3wks3W
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.
@9YFKBJF3wks3W
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.
@9XCY2FV4wks4W
Yes, for offenders at low-risk of violent behaviour if they remain within a community and in conjunction with measures such as house arrest and mandatory check-ins
@9W7ZK4B1mo1MO
it should depend on the persons condition and how stable they are as if they are drug addicts just talking to them will not change anything
@9W2G68Q1mo1MO
Prisoners should work for a living within prisons, focusing on rehabilitation and training for life outside prison. The death penalty should replace all life sentences.
@9SNKR9K3mos3MO
It depends on the judges perspective on the person’s circumstances as to why the committed the crime.
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