| Restorative
Justice includes: |
Direct
Reparation may involve the young offender to write a letter of
apology or to repair or pay for the damage.
Indirect Reparation is where the victim does not want direct
reparation and may involve some activity or work carried out for the
benefit of the community.
Victim offender mediation may involve the offender meeting
the victim to explain their action and apologise. It helps the victim
to explain their action and apologise. It helps the victim explain
the problems it caused and reduce fears of it happening again.
Restorative Conferencing plays a major role within restorative
justice, allowing those who have been affected by a crime to meet
in a safe environment. It allows those present i.e. victims and victims'
families, offenders and offenders' families to address issues raised
with a view to helping restore the harm caused by the offence.
All restorative justice activities are supervised by trained staff.
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| What
does Restorative Justice offer... |
| to
victims? |
Victims
of crime often need to understand if and why they were targeted. The
opportunity of meeting with and talking to the offender is important
and allows victims to explain how they felt about what happened and
how it had affected them. An agreement about reparation or an apology
from the offender helps to restore victims and reduces their fear
of being re-victimised.
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| to
offenders? |
It gives
the offender chance to listen to the personal harm they have caused
to ensure that they understand the consequences of their behaviour.
Research shows that, as a result, they are less likely to re-offend.
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| to
communities? |
Communities
are also affected by crime, e.g., fear of walking alone in the wake
of a crime. Restorative Justice gives communities a voice and allows
them to talk about the impact a crime has had on the local community.
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| Further
Information |
Please
contact Alastair Whitelaw on 01484 226263
or email alastair.whitelaw@Kirklees.gov.uk.
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