Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn't have a steady job, but rather picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Last night he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, but before the police stopped him Greg ran a stop sign and got into an accident. The driver of the other vehicle is in serious but stable condition in the hospital. The biggest problem is that Greg is a repeat offender and has two previous driving under the influence (DUIs) on his record.
-Greg's accident victim is out of the hospital and wants to talk about why he is allowed to cause so much pain, why he hasn't gotten help for his drinking and how he can move forward. What does she really want to accomplish

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Restorative justice involves bringing together the victim and offender to discuss the harm caused and come up with a plan for making things right. The victim's desire to talk about getting help for Greg suggests that she wants to address the root of the problem rather than just punishing him.

Greg Is 18 Years Old and Has a Drinking Problem