What kinds of things are appropriate to ask for to “repair harm”?
To be “made whole” can mean restitution (e.g., to cover repairs), to request more information from the offender (e.g., asking, “Why did you choose my house?”), an apology — written or verbal — or service directly for the victim or at a community service site. A staff person asks victims about their needs and expectations ahead of time and help them to think about what is possible.

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1. What is Restorative Justice?
2. What is the difference between Restorative Justice and our traditional legal system?
3. Why is it called Restorative Justice? Who Is being restored?
4. How widespread is Restorative Justice?
5. How effective are Restorative Justice processes?
6. Can Restorative Justice be used in serious cases?
7. Is Restorative Justice "soft on crime"?
8. Isn't it simpler just to go to court?
9. What if the victim does not want to participate in a Restorative Justice process?
10. Is Restorative Justice appropriate for "victimless" crimes?
11. How is "community" defined for the purposes of Restorative Justice?
12. Do lawyers participate?
13. What are some CJC Restorative Justice programs?
14. Do victims have to participate?
15. What is expected of victims?
16. What kinds of things are appropriate to ask for to “repair harm”?