Topic: Restoring Justice
In what ways would understanding the causes of crime aid offenders in the restorative-justice process? Use examples of the theories that we studied early in the course.
How do restorative-justice principles aid in providing justice for victims?
How does restorative justice aim to serve society better than the traditional, adversarial model of justice?
Respond in a paper of five to seven pages, double-spaced. Document your sources in proper MLA style.
Note: When it discusses theories we discussed earlier in the course, that consists of almost every criminological theories. The theories come out of:
Lilly, J. Robert, Francis T. Cullen, and Richard A. Ball. Criminological Theory, 5th Edition: Context and Consequences. Los Angeles: Sage, 2011. Print
Also, please use this reference:
Ness, Van and Karen Heetderks Strong. Restoring Justice, 4th ed.: An Introduction to Restorative Justice. Cincinnati, US: Elsevier Science & Technology, 2010. Print.
Another reference for the course is:
Controversies In Victimology, Moriarty ISBN 978-1-59345-568-2
One internet source is allowed. Use the above 3 references for the others.