Asked by Conner Morgan on Jun 12, 2024

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The theory of punishment that attempts to repair or heal the offender,victim and community is termed ______.

A) just deserts
B) rehabilitation
C) retribution
D) restorative justice

Restorative Justice

An approach to justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders.

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Courtney GarzaJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Restorative justice aims to bring together the offender, victim and community to repair harm caused by the crime and find a way to prevent similar harm in the future. It differs from retribution (C) in that it focuses on repairing harm rather than punishing wrongdoing, and from rehabilitation (B) in that it involves the participation of all affected parties, not just the offender. Just deserts (A) is a theory that advocates for punishment to be proportionate to the severity of the crime and the culpability of the offender, rather than aiming to repair harm or prevent future crimes.