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Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Restorative justice programs focus on rehabilitating offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community, rather than through traditional incarceration. These programs often involve dialogue, restitution, and community service. Proponents argue that restorative justice reduces recidivism, heals communities, and provides more meaningful accountability for offenders. Opponents argue that it may not be suitable for all crimes, could be perceived as too lenient, and may not adequately deter future criminal behavior.

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32%
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58%
Yes
27%
No
10%
Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent
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No, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative

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 @8XLR4JX  from North Carolina  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, except for criminals convicted of heinous crimes like rape or murder and/or who show no signs of remorse

 @Kevin-M-Brown-JR from Massachusetts  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but only if the program is independently operated and cannot be manipulated by any political group or organization and the program should include community service, Church attendance, Job and education, opportunities, and affordable counseling .

 @9S2PG43 from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

I can support a program like this, but only for certain criminal cases, and for certain people. There are some cases that are far beyond reconciliation, and there are some people who are far beyond rehabilitation is that we punish those who commit acts of criminality and cruelty, And it is important that we separate those who are career criminals, or those who beyond redemption, from those who Are more salvageable.

 @9RT7VTG from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

Restorative justice in addition to incarceration, but not in replacement of incarceration (with the exception of minor crime)

 @9Q5CV2K from Texas  answered…9mos9MO

It depends on the crime. Drug possession, vandalism, etc yes. Murder, rape etc, no, that will not work with those criminals.

 @B3VGV2T  from California  answered…2wks2W

Yes, restorative justice programs can be an effective alternative to incarceration, according to research. Restorative justice programs can:
Reduce recidivism
Offenders who participate in restorative justice programs are less likely to re-offend.
Improve victim satisfaction
Restorative justice programs can increase victim satisfaction and faith in the justice system.
Create safer communities
Restorative justice programs can help create safer communities.
Empower victims
Restorative justice programs can provide victims with a voice and a more empowering experience.
Repair harm
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 @B3JMHZ2  from Florida  answered…3wks3W

Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent, their perpetrator is non-recidivist, and is paired with a jobs program.

 @B35C8WLfrom Guam  answered…1mo1MO

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…3mos3MO

Elizabeth Warren Walks Back Murder Comments

Congressional Democrats broadly denounced the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Friday morning, after Republicans started accusing Sen. Elizabeth Warren of excusing violence.“No one's condoning this,” said Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.). “Violence never is the right answer for anything. And it was a horrible murder, a tragic loss for his family.” Warren this week condemned the shooting, but added that people “can be pushed only so far.”"We'll say it over and over," Warren said on MSNBC’S “The ReidOut.” " Violence is never the answer. This guy [Luigi Mangione] gets a trial who's allegedly killed the CEO of UnitedHealth, but you can only push people so far, and then they start to take matters into their own hands."In a statement to POLITICO, Warren said, “Violence is never the answer. Period. I should have been much clearer that there is never a justification for murder.” Top Republicans denounced Warren's comments and the walked-back rhetoric, with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) calling it “inappropriate and dangerous.”Some House Democrats asked about the incident on Thursday pivoted the conversation to discuss policy options on health care or gun safety.“I don't really know that this is really a space that Congress normally weighs in on,” said Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas). “But at the end of the day, I think it’s an opportunity, because now people are talking about health care and to talk about the fact that this industry has honestly not been as helpful as it could be.”“Violence is never the answer,” said Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.). “We know that there are people suffering, there’s great challenges in healthcare. There's great challenges, and people have, in fact, been wronged, but a process of governance is the way to address that, not violence.”And Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) who denounced the murder, said the killer should be prosecuted and that “I do know that allegedly a ghost gun was used, and we should also ban ghost guns. There's no reason for them beyond the streets.”

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