The concept of restitution is a court requirement that an alleged or convicted offender to pay money or provide services to the victim of the crime or provide services to the community. The healing of all parties has many aspects, ranging from victims' assistance initiatives to legislation supporting victims' compensation. Restorative justice focuses on "crime as harm, and justice as repairing the harm." The community safety dimension of the restorative justice philosophy recognizes that the justice system has a responsibility to protect the public from crime and from offenders. Additionally, it also recognizes that the community can participate in ensuring its own safety (Alarid, 2015).
Restitution dates back to the mid-1800s as a form of
Restitution dates back to the mid-1800s as a form of