Restorative justice “purists” argue that it should continue to focus solely on victim needs. From this perspective, offender rehabilitation is irrelevant because it does not directly provide accountability to the victim or reparation of harm. Critics of this perspective argue otherwise, stating the importance of helping offenders abandon destructive patterns of thinking and behavior that have led them to commit crimes.
In this Discussion, you consider these viewpoints while examining the role of offender rehabilitation in the restorative justice approach.
By Day 3
Post a response that addresses the following:
What is the role of rehabilitation in a restorative justice approach?
Describe a restorative justice rehabilitation program that is used in both the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems.
What factors may contribute to or detract from the success of such rehabilitation programs?
