Justice system – Write a 1,500-word paper that includes the following:
Juvenile Justice System (500 words)
- Identify one well-publicized crime committed by a juvenile in your community for which a restorative justice approach would have been more appropriate than the punitive approach that was used. Explain why.
- Explain how you would apply a restorative justice approach to the case. Be sure to include the following:
- Strategies to ensure that the offender provides accountability to the victim and the community
- Programs and services to rehabilitate the offender
Justice system-Adult Justice System (500 words)
- Identify one well-publicized crime committed by an adult in your community for which a restorative justice approach would have been more appropriate than the punitive approach that was used. Explain why.
- Explain how you would apply a restorative justice approach to the case. Be sure to include the following:
- Strategies to ensure that the offender provides accountability to the victim and the community
- Programs and services to rehabilitate the offender
Justice system – Conclusion (500 words)
- Describe challenges you would encounter when implementing a restorative justice approach in the juvenile and adult cases you addressed. Then explain how you would overcome the challenges.
- Explain the degree to which the application of a restorative justice approach is similar or different in the juvenile and adult justice systems.
- Explain the benefits of restorative justice in the juvenile and adult cases compared to the punitive approach that was used.
Be sure to reference the course readings to support your responses.
- Resistance to Change:
- Juvenile Cases: Parents, legal professionals, and even juveniles themselves might resist a shift from the traditional punitive model.
- Adult Cases: Similar resistance may be encountered among adults, their legal representation, or even within the broader community.
- Community Perception:
- Juvenile Cases: There might be skepticism in the community about the effectiveness of a restorative justice approach for serious juvenile crimes.
- Adult Cases: Public perception may see restorative justice as lenient for certain adult offenses, potentially leading to dissatisfaction.
