Restorative Justice, Healing Communities, And Reducing Recidivism
- YourLawArticle
- Nov 30
- 2 min read
Written by: Adv Kavita N Solunke , BA, BSL, LLM, MBA, GDC&A, PG(ADR), CCIO, Additional Government Pleader, Arbitrator, Mediator& Conciliator High Court Mumbai & Notary Govt of India
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Dr Deepak K Jumani,ACS(USA), FIAMS, FCSEPI, FRCM, FISH, FRSSDI, FDI, MBBS(Bom), PhD (USA), MRCPS(Glasgow), FRCP (Glasgow), Asst. Prof. Dept of Medicine, Sir JJ Group of Govt Hospitals & Grant Medical College, Mumbai. Consultant Sexual Health Physician and Counsellor. Consultant to Mumbai Police,
Abstract
Restorative justice has become an effective framework within the criminal justice system that reduces recidivism and supports the social rehabilitation of offenders. Recidivism, which measures the likelihood of former offenders committing new crimes, is a crucial indicator of the success of rehabilitation efforts worldwide. Community-based restorative justice aims to rehabilitate offenders and hold them accountable for the harm caused. This approach contrasts with most juvenile justice programs, which focus on either punishment or treatment of youth. Traditional juvenile justice questions, “What laws have been broken?” and “What punishment does the offender deserve?” whereas restorative justice asks, “What harm has resulted from the crime?” and “What steps are needed to repair that damage?” What impact does restorative justice have on key components of the criminal justice system? What are its foundational principles, including ideas, practices, and theoretical bases? This paper aims to examine the influence of restorative justice on essential elements of the criminal justice system. It explores its core concepts, practices, and theoretical underpinnings. To achieve this, the study will gather data from various secondary sources, including books, journals, articles, and reports. The findings suggest a need for expanding restorative justice programs, training facilitators, and increasing community involvement. Overall, restorative justice can contribute to creating safer, more inclusive communities through an integrated approach.
Keywords: restorative justice, recidivism, judicial system, juvenile justice, offender rehabilitation
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