Restorative justice - you mean offenders having to meet their victims? Yes, plus less direct methods such as financial recompense. This report focuses on the impact of direct meetings and looks at evidence in the light of two main claims about restorative justice: one, that it is a more satisfying process, for victims and offenders, than conventional justice; the other, that it is more effective at achieving results - less repeat offending, a better outcome for victims and more offences brought to justice.
And victims like it? Definitely. When victims willingly meet their offenders in face-to-face programmes there is plenty of evidence to show improvements in their mental health by reducing post-traumatic stress. Their quality of life improves and they return to work quicker.
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