This article explores the paradigm shift introduced by restorative justice programs within the United States’ criminal justice system. The introduction provides context by contrasting traditional punitive approaches with the emerging restorative justice philosophy. The subsequent section delves into the conceptual underpinnings, tracing the historical development and elucidating key theoretical frameworks guiding restorative justice practices. Following
This article explores the principles, practices, and implications of restorative justice within the framework of the United States’ criminal justice system. The introduction provides a concise definition and historical background, setting the stage for an in-depth examination of the purpose and goals of restorative justice, emphasizing its departure from traditional punitive approaches. The subsequent sections
Restorative policing is a service-oriented style of policing in which police officers are viewed as peacemakers who focus on relationship building and engagement with the community, rather than solely collaboration with and cooperation from the community. Restorative policing recognizes that officer safety will be enhanced through approaching dangerous situations with restorative values such as respect.
Restorative justice, while a relatively recent, and still somewhat marginal, component of modern criminal justice systems, has long been part of efforts to respond to and prevent crime within a variety of local communities. Approaches in criminology, such as restorative justice and peace-making criminology, express the value of collective efficacy or “social capital,” in which