An offender and his or her family, the victim and his or her family, and community members come together, each sharing his or her perspective. This enables the offender to understand the harms that resulted from the offense and to take accountability for them by accepting a sentence formulated in the group's discussions. This is an example of:

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Sentencing circles are a restorative justice practice where offenders, victims, their families, and community members come together to discuss the offense and its impacts. This process allows the offender to understand the harm caused and agree to a sentence that the group develops, which is the scenario described.

An Offender and His or Her Family, the Victim and His