Restorative Justice Process

On November 7, 2014, Thomas MacMillan wrote an article of why Restorative Justice Can Bring About the Healing Process. Restorative Justice is, “ Participants gather in circles to try to resolve problems through discussion, rather retribution.” So why would Restorative Justice not work if it helps people heal. Three good reasons why Restorative Justice does work is because it stops student violence, reduces suspensions, and helps troubled teens to open up to the problem.
Some people think Restorative Justice won’t work because it's not good for the victims. However, if Restorative Justice let victims talk to their offender, then the victim and the offender would talk about what's on their mind about the problem. The text states, “But bringing them face to face with their victims may not always …show more content…
he author states, “Native American practices may be the key to reducing student violence.” Usually, if Native American practices cut down student violence then there won’t be as many fights, and there won’t be so many suspensions. Therefore, reducing violence will help the school and the community. Second, Restorative Justice reduces suspensions. The author wrote, “...studies are showing that it does reduce suspensions and expulsions often quite dramatically.” Likewise, if Restorative Justice is reducing suspensions and expulsions, then this means that kids aren't getting into fights that hurt people. As a result, schools won’t have to take time of their teaching to take kids to the office. Finally, Restorative Justice let's troubled teens open up to the problem. According to the text, “Restorative Justice programs in school seek to establish cultures of openness, communication and respect.” For this reason, if Restorative Justice is letting troubled teens open up about their feelings, communicate with their peers more, and get teachers respect. Thus, this kids troubled teens to talk more, and get others to respect