Question 1

Which of the following forms of justice is focused on which laws have been broken, who broke them, and what these individuals deserve as a penalty?

Accepted Answer

A)  therapeutic justice 
B)  transformative justice 
C)  criminal justice 
D)  restorative justice

Question 2

What are the three criteria that must be met before a case is accepted by the Collaborative Justice Project?

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Question 3

Name and describe four of the most common restorative justice initiatives presented by Griffiths.

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Question 4

The presiding judge must be present in a sentencing circle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Circle sentencing is typically only available to those offenders who plead guilty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for participation in the Collaborative Justice Project?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Crown is seeking a custodial sentence. 
B)  The accused appears to be remorseful. 
C)  The accused does not have an existing criminal record. 
D)  The victim is willing to participate.

Question 7

Compare and contrast the principles of criminal justice versus those of restorative justice.

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Question 8

Consider the 13 phases of the Hollow Water Community Holistic Circle Healing Process presented in Figure 13.5 (p. 317) of your textbook. Why do you think there are 13 phases? Do you think that all 13 phases are necessary? Why or why not? If you had the opportunity, would you add any phases? Take any phases away? Alter the order of any of the phases? Explain.

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Question 9

Leslie is an offender who is participating in a criminal justice process. This process focuses on establishing guilt and the blameworthiness of an offender. What form of justice is Leslie participating in?

Accepted Answer

A)  restorative justice 
B)  transformative justice 
C)  retributive justice 
D)  therapeutic justice

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of a program inspired by circle sentencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  community sentence advisory committees 
B)  family group conferencing 
C)  healing circle sentencing panels 
D)  community mediation panels

Question 11

An Alberta survey found that nearly 50 percent of those polled were aware of other individuals who had been involved in restorative justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Circles of Support and Accountability were first developed by the RCMP in the early 1990s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the key notions of restorative justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  retribution 
B)  healing 
C)  reintegration 
D)  reparation

Question 14

Brody is a sex offender who has recently been released from an sentence of confinement. He is taking part in a program that provides mentoring for high-risk sex offenders in the community. What program is Brody participating in?

Accepted Answer

A)  community notification 
B)  Circles of Support and Accountability 
C)  intensive supervision probation 
D)  Community of Care

Question 15

Becca is an offender who is participating in a restorative justice process that involves collaboration and decision making by all members of her group. This group includes Becca, her family, the victims of her offence, the victims' families, several personnel working in the justice system, and other community members. What practice is Becca taking part in?

Accepted Answer

A)  circle sentencing 
B)  a community holistic healing program 
C)  victim-offender mediation 
D)  a family group conference

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT true of circle sentencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is generally only available to offenders pleading guilty. 
B)  Non-Aboriginal offenders may participate. 
C)  Its practice varies between communities. 
D)  It relies heavily on the justice system in order to operate.

Question 17

Can restorative justice positively impact the administration of justice? Why or why not?

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Question 18

Melanie is an offender who is participating in a criminal justice process. This process allows the state to represent the community and the victim. What form of justice is Melanie participating in?

Accepted Answer

A)  transformative justice 
B)  therapeutic justice 
C)  retributive justice 
D)  restorative justice

Question 19

Consider the benefits and drawbacks of using restorative justice in cases involving intimate partner violence.

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Question 20

In 2000, the Nova Scotia government imposed a moratorium on the use of circle sentencing for victims of sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Restorative Justice: an Alternative Approach to Crime, Victims, and Offenders

Which of the following forms of justice is focused on which laws have been broken, who broke them, and what these individuals deserve as a penalty?

What are the three criteria that must be met before a case is accepted by the Collaborative Justice Project?

Name and describe four of the most common restorative justice initiatives presented by Griffiths.

The presiding judge must be present in a sentencing circle.

Circle sentencing is typically only available to those offenders who plead guilty.

Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for participation in the Collaborative Justice Project?

Compare and contrast the principles of criminal justice versus those of restorative justice.

Leslie is an offender who is participating in a criminal justice process. This process focuses on establishing guilt and the blameworthiness of an offender. What form of justice is Leslie participating in?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a program inspired by circle sentencing?

An Alberta survey found that nearly 50 percent of those polled were aware of other individuals who had been involved in restorative justice.

Circles of Support and Accountability were first developed by the RCMP in the early 1990s.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key notions of restorative justice?

Brody is a sex offender who has recently been released from an sentence of confinement. He is taking part in a program that provides mentoring for high-risk sex offenders in the community. What program is Brody participating in?

Which of the following is NOT true of circle sentencing?

Can restorative justice positively impact the administration of justice? Why or why not?

Melanie is an offender who is participating in a criminal justice process. This process allows the state to represent the community and the victim. What form of justice is Melanie participating in?

Consider the benefits and drawbacks of using restorative justice in cases involving intimate partner violence.

In 2000, the Nova Scotia government imposed a moratorium on the use of circle sentencing for victims of sexual assault and/or intimate partner violence.