A star graded essay plans on questions surrounding Criminal Behaviour, primarily useful in paper 3 psychology but also applicable to other papers. Each essay plan is written in an easy to understand table format which is clearly labelled. The tables are used to ensure that all criteria is met in th...
Describe the use of restorative justice as a method of modifying criminal behaviour 10
marks.
Point
What is - Restorative justice is a technique used in order to rehabilitate the offender (this is where the
restorative offender is taught the correct way to behaviour in order to prevent recidivism-reoffending-)
justice - Focuses on reducing the rift that is caused by the crime to both the victim and the community
How does - Mccold – consists of mediating between 3 stakeholders, the victim, the offender and the
restorative community.
justice work - Is carried out by arranging communication between the victim (or their families) and the
offender, this can be in the form of face-to-face communication the use of technology such as
video or phone calls or through a series of letters.
- Any interactions are mediated by a facilitator who is trained in order to prevent conflict and
ensure a smooth resolve to cases.
- If conducted face to face the offender and victim will sit in a room in the presence of the
facilitator.
- The victim will communicate the impact that the crime has had on them as well as any
implications that have been caused to the community.
- The offender is also given the opportunity to appologise to the victim.
How does - The offender is able to apologise to the victim
restorative - Develop empathy skills
justice - Rehabilitate the offender
benefit the - Prevents recidivism
offender - Develop an understanding of the impact that the crime has had on the victim
How does it - Is considered to be empowering as provides the victim with a sense of control
benefit the - Gives the victim a chance to forgive the offender
victim - Provides them with a sense of justice and reparation as acts as a form of compensation for the
victim
Strang - Found that restorative justice reduced recidivism rates as offenders were able to consider the
research impact that the crime may have on a victim if recreated or carried out, allows them to develop
a sense of conscience.
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