How Do Approaches Focused on Restorative Justice Differ from Traditional

question 75

Multiple Choice

How do approaches focused on restorative justice differ from traditional criminal justice approaches?

• A) Offenders are encouraged to take responsibility for their crimes, make reparations, and engage in a respectful dialogue with victims.
• B) Offenders are punished for their crimes in direct proportion to the suffering or damage that they caused.
• C) Offenders and victims are separated and denied any opportunity to communicate.
• D) Victims are given the power to determine the appropriate punishment for offenders.

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