Future Applications of Restorative Justice

  Suppose you were charged with implementing a restorative justice program in your community. Would community members be receptive to the approach, or would they argue that a “tough on crime” approach is more effective? How do political, social, and cultural factors affect a community’s receptiveness to a restorative justice approach? Is your community receptive to a restorative justice approach? Why or why not? If you were confronted by a community member who insisted that a “tough on crime” approach works best, how would you respond given what you have learned in this course?