Judge Matthews is sentencing an offender who has committed an aggravated assault. Following agreement on the part of both the offender and the victim, part of the sentencing order includes participation in a victim-offender mediation session. Which sentencing goal has Judge Matthews employed?

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Restorative justice focuses on the needs of the victims and the offenders, as well as the involved community, rather than simply punishing the offender. By including a victim-offender mediation session in the sentencing, Judge Matthews is aiming to repair the harm caused by the crime, which aligns with restorative goals.

Judge Matthews Is Sentencing an Offender Who Has Committed an Aggravated