Justice is a process that aims to benefit three main stakeholders: the offender, the victim, and the community. The term that best fits this definition is "restorative justice."
Restorative justice focuses on repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior by involving the offender, victim, and community in the resolution process. This approach aims to address the needs of all those affected by the crime, promote accountability, and ultimately, restore relationships and rebuild trust within the community.
In restorative justice practices, offenders take responsibility for their actions, victims have the opportunity to be heard and participate in the resolution process, and the community plays a role in supporting both the victim and the offender towards a positive outcome.
By incorporating the perspectives and needs of all stakeholders, restorative justice seeks to achieve a more holistic and inclusive form of justice that goes beyond punishment to focus on healing, reconciliation, and prevention of future harm.
