SORJP Objectives

 

To develop restorative, relevant and reasonable resolutions
To increase the individual’s awareness on how their actions affect others

To involve the victim and the community in the restorative process and the resolution

To let the client and his/her family know that the community as a whole is concerned about their conduct/behavior

To provide for restitution and the means to repair the harm, when appropriate

To respect the rights of all parties

To foster a safe and caring environment through advocacy and mentoring

To leave all parties with a feeling of self worth

To focus on the harm of crime rather than the rules/laws that have been broken

 

To be equally concerned about the victims and offenders involving both in the process of justice

To work towards the restoration of victims, empowering them and responding to their needs as they see them

To support offenders while encouraging them to understand, accept and carry out their obligations

To provide dialogue, direct and indirect between the victim and offender as appropriate

To encourage collaboration and reintegration rather than coercion and isolation