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eISSN: 2582-8185 || CODEN: WJARAI || Impact Factor 8.2 ||  CrossRef DOI

Research and review articles are invited for publication in March 2026 (Volume 29, Issue 3) Submit manuscript

Restorative justice practices: Bridging the gap between offenders and victims effectively

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Adebobola Omowon 1, * and Alaba Samson Kunlere 2

1 Department of Conflict Resolution, Global Governance and Human Security, University of Massachusetts, Boston, USA.
2 Department of Educational Leadership and Administration, University of Illinois, Springfield, USA.
 
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 2768-2785
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3978
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3978
 
Received on 18 November 2024; revised on 26 December 2024; accepted on 28 December 2024
 
Restorative justice practices offer an alternative approach to addressing crime by focusing on repairing harm, fostering accountability, and rebuilding relationships between offenders, victims, and the community. Unlike traditional punitive justice systems, restorative justice emphasizes dialogue, empathy, and understanding, creating opportunities for mutual healing and resolution. By involving all stakeholders, it seeks to address the underlying causes of criminal behaviour while empowering victims to voice their experiences and needs. This approach has demonstrated significant benefits, including reduced recidivism rates, enhanced victim satisfaction, and strengthened community cohesion. At its core, restorative justice revolves around practices such as victim-offender mediation, community conferencing, and restorative circles. These practices encourage offenders to acknowledge the impact of their actions, take responsibility, and actively participate in repairing the harm caused. Victims, in turn, gain a platform to express their emotions, ask questions, and seek closure, which is often absent in traditional justice systems. Despite these advantages, restorative justice faces challenges, including societal biases, inconsistent implementation, and the need for adequate training and resources for facilitators. This paper examines restorative justice practices from a broader perspective, analysing their theoretical foundations and societal implications. It then narrows the focus to explore their practical application in bridging the gap between offenders and victims. Drawing on case studies and empirical research, it highlights effective strategies, potential barriers, and the transformative potential of restorative justice in creating equitable and empathetic justice systems. The findings emphasize the critical need for integrating restorative practices into mainstream legal frameworks to promote healing, accountability, and community resilience.
 
Restorative justice; Victim-offender mediation; Accountability; Community cohesion; Restorative circles; Criminal behaviour repair
 
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Adebobola Omowon and Alaba Samson Kunlere. Restorative justice practices: Bridging the gap between offenders and victims effectively. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(3), 2768-2785. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3978

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