| NCJ Number: |
134267   |
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| Title: |
Restitution Instead of Punishment: Reorientation of Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in the Context of Development |
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| Journal: |
Indian Journal of Criminology Volume:19 Issue:2 Dated:(July 1991) Pages:79-91 |
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| Author(s): |
H J Schneider |
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| Date Published: |
1991 |
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| Page Count: |
13 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
National Institute of Justice/
Rockville, MD 20849
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000 |
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| Sale Source: |
National Institute of Justice/
NCJRS paper reproduction
Box 6000, Dept F
Rockville, MD 20849
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Type: |
Legislation/Policy Analysis |
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| Format: |
Article |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
India |
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| Annotation: |
This article proposes that restitution and the resolution of the offender-victim conflict become the featured aim of corrections and the social control system in general. |
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| Abstract: |
Punishment through imprisonment has not been effective in reducing recidivism for the offender, and it does nothing to rectify harms done to crime victims. Corrections must be reformed so that both the offender and the victim benefit from what transpires. Restitution is the mechanism through which offender and victim can interact for mutual benefit. Offenders can benefit from restitution by having to confront the consequences of their behavior and assume responsibility for mitigating the harm they have done their victims. Such an experience builds self-esteem and responsible behaviors. The victim benefits from the actions of the offender which repair some of the harm done by the crime. The victim may also benefit from learning how to forgive the offender and making a positive contribution to the offender's rehabilitation. The structure for the interaction of offender and victim can be mediation or arbitration, whereby a trained and skilled third party guides the victim-offender interaction to help produce constructive results beneficial to both parties. 17 references |
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| Main Term(s): |
Restitution |
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| Index Term(s): |
Alternatives to institutionalization; Mediation; Social reintegration |
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