Circle Sentencing
Circle Sentencing is an alternative justice approach that focuses on community involvement in the sentencing process. It allows victims, offenders, and community members to gather in a circle to discuss the impact of the crime and the best way to address it. This method aims to promote healing, accountability, and restoration rather than punishment alone. Participants share their feelings and perspectives, leading to a collective agreement on appropriate consequences for the offender. The goal is to repair relationships and reintegrate the offender into the community, ultimately fostering a sense of justice and cohesion among all involved.
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Circle sentencing is an alternative justice approach that involves community members in the sentencing process for offenders. Instead of a traditional court setting, a circle of peers, including the victim, the offender, and community members, come together to discuss the harm caused by the crime and consider appropriate consequences. This process aims to foster healing, accountability, and reintegration into the community, emphasizing restorative justice over punitive measures. It seeks to repair relationships and address the underlying issues that contributed to the offense, making justice more inclusive and supportive for all involved.