restorative justice

noun

1. a theory and method in criminal justice in which it is arranged that the victim and the community receive restitution from the offender.

restorative justice

noun

1. a method of dealing with convicted criminals in which they are urged to accept responsibility for their offences through meeting victims, making amends to victims or the community, etc

Example Sentences

Ms. Clark’s performance grows in richness and delicacy as Joan, with the help of a counselor specializing in “restorative justice,” reaches out tentatively to Jacob, hoping that coming to know what brought him to the fatal encounter with James might help assuage her grief.

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In addition, by 31 October this year the report says the government, Fujitsu and the Post Office should publish a report on a programme for restorative justice.

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Lauren Bradford-Clarke told the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme she has "reached out" and made "early inquiries" about restorative justice.

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The BBC understands such a plan would include an improvement taskforce led by non-NHS officials, a buddying system between poorly performing and better trusts, and a restorative justice approach where hospitals and families would meet and vow to be open and honest.

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It proposes that individuals who use their platform to “publicly demean, harass, or disparage” others must first complete comprehensive anti-bias or restorative justice programs before returning to public stages.

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