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 165 BD voters.
72% Yes |
28% No |
67% Yes |
28% No |
5% Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
0% No, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative |
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Unique answers from BD voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9NVSCLZ7mos7MO
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.
@B27W8L71wk1W
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.
@9ZM76ZC2mos2MO
Yes, if violent crimes, it should be in addition to incarceration. But for petty crimes, it should be an alternative.
@9YHSNTS2mos2MO
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.
@9YFKBJF2mos2MO
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.
@9XCY2FV2mos2MO
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
@9W7ZK4B3mos3MO
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
@9W2G68Q3mos3MO
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.
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