Restorative Approach Flashcards
What is restorative approach?
Restorative processes bring those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward
What is restorative justice?
RJ is a process whereby parties with a stake in a specific offence resolve collectively how to deal with the aftermath of the offence and its implications for the future
Explain 3 restorative approaches
- Early intervention to get in before real problems
- Officer must explain the process to both victim and witness
- An RA meeting is a voluntary and facilitated - in a meaning way by a trained officer
RJ triangle
RJ- in middle
Community
Offender
Victim
As a victim- what do you need when someone does something that harms you!
- Explanation
- An apology
- Understanding
RA provides an opportunity for the offender
- Chance to say sorry
- Forgiveness
- Fresh start
Name 3 benefits to RA
- Victim satisfaction
- Gives the victim a voice
- Accountability of offender
OIC checklist- victim
- Victim has to agree to take part in RA meeting
2. Offers victim to have their say and be heard
OIC- offender
- Apologies
- Agree to take part in RA
- Take responsibility
What should you always consider
Vulnerability
Capacity
When can’t a RA be used name 3
- Sexual offence
- Domestic violence
- Serious assualts
When might RA be used ? Name 2
Vehicle crime
Low level hate crime(. Careful consideration )
Name 3 times when RA can be used
- Public order
- Criminal damage
- Thefts
Anti social behaviour, crime and policing act 2014
This act includes new measures designed to give victims and communities a say in the way ASB is dealt with- one of which is a community remedy
What is a Community remedy
Gives victims a say in the out of court punishment of perpetrators of can love level crime and ASB
