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.
Response rates from 20.1k America voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
57% Yes |
27% No |
11% Yes, but only if the crimes are non-violent |
5% No, provide restorative justice programs in addition to incarceration, not as an alternative |
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Unique answers from America voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@Mohanri-Brown5mos5MO
Yes, but only if the programs are operated by an independent agency and cannot be manipulated by any political organization.
@8XLR4JX 1yr1Y
Yes, except for criminals convicted of heinous crimes like rape or murder and/or who show no signs of remorse
@Kevin-M-Brown-JR10mos10MO
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 .
@9S2PG4311mos11MO
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.
@9RT7VTG11mos11MO
Restorative justice in addition to incarceration, but not in replacement of incarceration (with the exception of minor crime)
@9Q5CV2K1yr1Y
It depends on the crime. Drug possession, vandalism, etc yes. Murder, rape etc, no, that will not work with those criminals.
@B5YFKHK3 days3D
Depends on the crime. Non-violents offenses, traffic infractions, petty theft, yes but sex crimes, robbery, more of those crimes, you must serve a sentence.
@B5YDH2G3 days3D
The Government should both implement restorative justice programs as an alternative (just rehabilitation programs) and after incarceration (Incarceration THEN rehabilitation).
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