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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Definitions:

Mental Fault

A legal concept referring to the intentional or reckless state of mind of a defendant necessary for certain offenses or torts.

Hot Pursuit

A legal principle that allows law enforcement officers to cross jurisdictional lines in pursuit of a fleeing suspect.

Fourth Amendment

A provision of the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

Indictment

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury or government authority.