Restorative Justice Book Review

A brief review of the book “The Little Book of Restorative Justice,” by Howard Zehr, is based upon one idea, how should this society respond to wrong doings and what should be done with the victims and offenders? The book begins by telling us that the criminal justice system is not meeting the needs of the people with in that system, ultimately the system is failing however there still may be some good qualities. Zehr expresses that, “restorative justice is an attempt to address some of the needs and limitations,” (3) and by doing this he first tells his audience what restorative justice is not, to give us, his readers a better understanding of what it really is. Also to you could say that he does this so we can have a stronger foundation while learning what, The Little Book of Restorative Justice,” is and not being completely biased …show more content…
Zher knows that in some cases the real meaning of restorative justice can be skewed a little and changed around. I thought it was a great idea that he started off the book by telling us what it was not and then what it was. So any wrong interpretations of this type of justice would be wiped off the slate or compared to what he has written. The text also mentioned that the criminal justice system is flawed and everyone in it needs help in some way, however the reading focuses on two main important aspects. The victim and the offender. Why are they both in this predicament? Because of the offender and he or she needs to see or admit their wrong doings and receive help and support in doing so. The victims did not ask to be a victims and most blame themselves for what they really had no control over. And this I think is one of the biggest parts in the restorative justice system.
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