In your own words, define restorative justice, and provide an example of a restorative justice theory

In your own words, define restorative justice, and provide an example of a restorative justice theory (or theories) in use by identifying a public or private program utilizing principles of restorative justice. Provide the Web site address (URL) for the program.

Restorative justice as a way of thinking places a different value on the individual victim(s) of a crime. Historically, the jurisdiction (the people, the state, or the commonwealth) is the party represented by the prosecution, and society as a whole is the victim. How do restorative justice concepts treat the individual victim(s)?

What significant challenges do you think exist with regard to implementing restorative justice theories effectively in state and local criminal justice systems in general? Explain.

How do you think these challenges can be overcome? Explain.

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There are a number of ways through which criminal cases are handled by the courts and other justice provision organisations. Some of these methods include the following: prison sentences, community service programs, probation as well as restorative justice (Achilles & Zehr, 2001). In this paper, the definition, concepts as well as other issues related to restorative justice have been provided……………………………..

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