Question 1

Which of the following offences would NOT be appropriate for inclusion in the Collaborative Justice Project?

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Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for participation in the Collaborative Justice Project?

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The Collaborative Justice Project typically does not exclude participants based on the presence of an existing criminal record. The project focuses on restorative justice principles, which can include individuals with prior convictions.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of restorative justice initiatives in Aboriginal communities?

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Restorative justice initiatives in Aboriginal communities do not necessarily have to involve Aboriginal elders, although elders often play a significant role in these processes. The key aspect of restorative justice is its focus on healing, community involvement, and alternatives to conventional punitive measures, rather than a strict requirement for elder involvement.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of peacemaking circles?

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Question 5

Compare and contrast the principles of criminal justice versus those of restorative justice.

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Question 6

Name and describe four of the most common restorative justice initiatives presented by Griffiths.

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Question 7

What are the requirements that must be met in order for a victim-offender mediation program to be used?

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Question 8

What are the four steps of the victim-offender mediation process?

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Question 9

What are the three criteria that must be met before a case is accepted by the Collaborative Justice Project?

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Question 10

Why have restorative justice initiatives been developed in Aboriginal communities?

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Question 11

Identify and discuss four key challenges surrounding the use of restorative justice approaches.

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Question 12

Consider the benefits and drawbacks of using restorative justice in cases involving intimate partner violence.

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Question 13

Can restorative justice positively impact the administration of justice? Why or why not?

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Question 14

Discuss the four major restorative justice initiative identified by Griffiths. What critical differences exist among the various models of restorative or community justice? How else might these models differ?

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Question 15

How are victim and offender dynamics changed through the use of restorative justice? Do you think that this is a good thing? Why or why not?

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Question 16

In recent years, victim-offender mediation has been extended to cases involving crimes of violence and have also included cases with incarcerated offenders. Do you support this practice? Why or why not?

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Question 17

What are the major differences between the principles of traditional criminal courts and the principles of circle sentencing?

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Question 18

Consider the case presented in Box 13.3 of the textbook (p. 313). How do you feel about the process and final outcome of this case? Do you think this case was a good fit for circle sentencing? Why or why not?

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Question 19

Consider the case of Christopher Pauchay in Box 13.4 (p. 314) of the textbook. What does this case indicate about the limits of restorative justice? Why do you think the circle's suggestions were not accepted in this case? Do you agree with the final judgement? Why or why not?

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Question 20

Consider the 13 phases of the Hollow Water Community Holistic Circle Healing Process presented in Figure 13.5 (p. 317) of your textbook. Why do you think there are 13 phases? Do you think that all 13 phases are necessary? Why or why not? If you had the opportunity, would you add any phases? Take any phases away? Alter the order of any of the phases? Explain.

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Quiz 13: Restorative Justice: an Alternative Approach to Crime, Victims, and Offenders