Which of the Following Is Recognized as a Challenge to Restorative

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is recognized as a challenge to restorative justice?

• A)Restorative justice increases the costs of criminal justice when it is used as a diversion method.
• B)Restorative justice has never been attempted in the U.S. and many doubt it will ever be implemented.
• C)Restorative justice may work in the short term while ignoring long-term treatment needs.
• D)Restorative justice results in increased recidivism rates in comparison to the recidivism rates of those sent to prison.

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