Assignment: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Analyze victim involvement and victim rights in the criminal justice system
Evaluate the theory behind restorative justice and how it can be used to influence change in the larger criminal justice system
Analyze restorative justice theory and how it impacts issues with victimization
Analyze the negative effects of a particular criminological issue on the criminal justice system and the public
Analyze data to provide a solution to a criminal justice issue
Reading and Resources
The following articles are required for reading and viewing this week. These readings provide an in-depth examination of victim involvement, particularly restorative justice and theories used to evaluate its impact and integrity.
Library Article: Reassessing the Purpose of Punishment: The Roles of Mercy and Victim-involvement in Criminal Proceedings
In this article victim involvement and victim rights in the criminal justice system are analyzed. This resource supports the Module Five discussion activity.
Library Article: The "Independent Variable" in Restorative Justice: Theory-Based Standards for Evaluating the Impact and Integrity of Victim Sensitive Process (Part II)
In this article theory-based standards for evaluating the impact and integrity of restorative justice are examined. This resource supports the Module Five discussion activity.
Library Article: Restoring Choice: The Relationship Between Offense Seriousness, Intervening Time, and Victims' Responses to the Offer of Restorative Interventions
In this article various variables are discussed in relationship to victims' responses to restorative interventions. This resource supports the Module Five discussion activity.
Library Article: Restorative Justice
This Education Digest article will assist you in understanding restorative justice. This resource supports the Module Five discussion activity.
Library Article: Forgiven
This New York Times article will assist you in understanding restorative justice. This resource supports the Module Five discussion activity.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.