Assignment: Criminal Reintegration- Societal Labeling & Shaming
Write a 800 to 1,050 words paper examining the relationship between restorative justice programs and crime reduction.
In your opinion, is it better to assist the justice-involved reintegrate into society towards becoming productive members or stigmatize them as "criminals" who cannot be changed or be rehabilitated?
Address the following:
a) A brief summary of the restorative justice approach to include the relationship between the labeling theory and re-intergrative shaming.
b) An overview of the restoration process and the desired outcomes of this strategy.
c) Compare and contrast ways restorative justice is used in the criminal justice system, schools and in the community.
d) An explanation for why restorative justice programs should be used or not with specific examples which support your findings.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, 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 course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.