Community Corrections- Chapter 10 Worksheet
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Community Corrections- Chapter 10 Worksheet
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Restorative principles and practices differ from traditional criminal justice
practices in their approach to addressing harm caused by crime. Traditional criminal justice
practices focus on punishing offenders and enforcing the law, whereas restorative justice
practices aim to repair harm caused by crime, restore relationships, and heal communities
(Alarid, 2018). Restorative justice is based on principles of accountability, community
involvement, and a focus on repairing harm. It recognizes that crime has impacts beyond the
offender and victim and that the community also suffers from the crime. Restorative justice
practices aim to involve all stakeholders in the justice process, including victims, offenders, and
the community, and encourage dialogue and participation in decision-making (Alarid, 2018).
Restorative justice also focuses on prevention by addressing underlying causes of crime, such as
poverty, addiction, and lack of opportunities. Restorative justice recognizes that crime is not just
an individual act but also a community problem that requires community-based solutions.
Restorative practices emphasize dialogue, empathy, and collaboration rather than coercion,
isolation, and retribution.
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Two forms of restorative justice practices are conferencing and circle sentencing.
Conferencing involves bringing together the offender, victim, and community members to
discuss the harm caused by the crime and how to repair it. The conference is facilitated by a
trained mediator, and the parties involved have an opportunity to express their feelings, ask
questions, and come up with a plan to repair harm (Alarid, 2018). Circle sentencing involves
bringing together the offender, victim, and community members in a circle to discuss the harm
caused by the crime and how to address it. The circle is facilitated by a trained facilitator, and the
participants are encouraged to listen to each other and share their perspectives. The group then
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comes up with a plan for how to address the harm caused by the crime.
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Economic/monetary sanctions in restorative justice aim to repair harm caused by
crime rather than punish offenders. In restorative justice, economic/monetary sanctions may
involve the offender making restitution to the victim, such as paying for damages or losses
incurred as a result of the crime (Alarid, 2018). In traditional criminal justice systems,
economic/monetary sanctions may be used as a punishment for offenders, such as fines or
forfeiture of assets. Restorative justice recognizes that monetary sanctions alone do not repair
harm caused by crime and should be used in conjunction with other restorative practices.
Restorative justice recognizes that true healing requires not just financial compensation but also
acknowledgment of the harm done, empathy for the victim, and a commitment to changing
harmful behaviors and preventing future harm.
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Restorative principles and practices differ from traditional criminal justice
practices in their approach to addressing harm caused by crime. Restorative justice focuses on
repairing harm, restoring relationships, and healing communities, while traditional criminal
justice practices focus on punishing offenders and enforcing the law (Alarid, 2018). Restorative
justice recognizes that crime has impacts beyond the offender and victim and aims to involve all
stakeholders in the justice process, including victims, offenders, and the community. Restorative
justice practices are based on principles of accountability, community involvement, and a focus
on prevention by addressing underlying causes of crime. Restorative justice practices, such as
conferencing and circle sentencing, involve dialogue and participation in decision-making and
aim to come up with a plan to repair harm caused by the crime. Economic/monetary sanctions in
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restorative justice aim to repair harm caused by crime rather than punish offenders and should be
used in conjunction with other restorative practices.
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References
Alarid, L. F. (2018). Community-Based Corrections (12th ed.). Cengage Learning US.
https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/books/9781337670449