Why do we need Restorative Justice?
Restorative Justice is needed for many reasons. The purpose of this paper is to explain why we need Restorative Justice. We need Restorative Justice for victims to get the chance to meet or communicate with their offender to explain the real impact of the crime. It empowers victims by giving them a voice. It also holds offenders to account for what they have done and helps them take responsibility and make amends. (In my own words) Restorative justice often involves a conference, where the victim meets their offender face to face. Sometimes when a face to face meeting is not the best way forward, the victim and the offender will communicate via letters, recorded interviews, or videos instead (“What Is Restorative
Restorative Justice is needed for many reasons. The purpose of this paper is to explain why we need Restorative Justice. We need Restorative Justice for victims to get the chance to meet or communicate with their offender to explain the real impact of the crime. It empowers victims by giving them a voice. It also holds offenders to account for what they have done and helps them take responsibility and make amends. (In my own words) Restorative justice often involves a conference, where the victim meets their offender face to face. Sometimes when a face to face meeting is not the best way forward, the victim and the offender will communicate via letters, recorded interviews, or videos instead (“What Is Restorative