Post # 4 - Restorative Justice

We have been speaking at great lengths about crime, punishments, the idea of "justice", and the relationship of these to our own countries and cultures.  I would like for you to think about our discussions and then choose ONE of the following topics to respond to.

Topic One:

Have you ever been the victim of a crime?  In 2 or 3 paragraphs, describe the crime.  Describe where it happened, what time of day it was, and what each person involved was doing before the crime.  What happened to you after the crime?  What happened to the offender? Do you think the traditional justice system worked well in that case?


Topic Two:
Restorative justice offers victims the chance to forgive the offender.  Do you think every victim can or should forgive the crime/criminal?  Why or why not?  Please add a description (in your own words) about what Restorative justice means to you.

Julie