If the rationale of restorative justice is to repair relations between victim, offender and the community, the question arises - should restorative justice be seen as 'alternative punishment' or should it be seen as 'alternatives to punishment'?

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Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm and relationships rather than solely punishing the offender, so it can be seen as an alternative approach to traditional punitive measures.

If the Rationale of Restorative Justice Is to Repair Relations