Deck 4: Inclusion

Question 1

In restorative justice, inclusion means:

A) The opportunity for direct and active involvement of each party in the procedures that follow a crime.
B) Ensuring there is socio-ethnic diversity among participants.
C) Making sure no issues get left undiscussed.
D) None of the above.

Answer 1

The opportunity for direct and active involvement of each party in the procedures that follow a crime.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical element of inclusion in restorative justice?

A) Invitation to participate.
B) Embracing the differences between the parties.
C) Recognition and acceptance of the parties' interests of the persons invited.
D) Willingness to adopt customized solutions.

Answer 2

Embracing the differences between the parties.

Question 3

According to the American Bar Association's Standards Relating to the Prosecution Function, which of the following is NOT one of the prosecutor's responsibilities?

A) Convict the guilty.
B) Guard the rights of the accused.
C) Confirm the interests of the person harmed.
D) Enforce the rights of the public.

Answer 3

Confirm the interests of the person harmed.

Question 4

Which of the following outcomes is NOT to be expected for persons who have harmed others who voluntarily enter into an alternative, restorative process outside the courtroom?

A) Accepting accountability.
B) Making amends.
C) Getting the case dismissed by the court.
D) Reducing the public expense of legal proceedings.

Question 5

According to the book, including community representatives in justice processes offers the following benefit for the community:

A) A stiffer penalty for the person who caused harm.
B) Making sure the person harmed doesn't take revenge.
C) Preventing the government from distorting the facts.
D) Incentive to work for a stronger, safer, and better community for the future.

Question 6

In the usual practice of criminal justice, once a crime is reported, the person harmed and members of the community play central roles in the case.

Question 7

Three generally accepted ways for people who have been harmed to be included in the criminal justice system are: getting information about their case; permission to be present at proceedings; and filing a victim impact statement.

Question 8

According to the text, in order to justly incorporate the interests of people harmed in reparation, they could be granted legal standing to argue for restitution at sentencing and at any other stage in which that interest may be affected.

Question 9

According to the text, giving people harmed a formal role in the criminal justice system would mean both an explicit recognition that crime is an offense against them and a distinction between the legal interests of the person harmed and the government.

Question 10

Some countries, but not the US, allow those who have been harmed to file a civil claim as part of the criminal proceedings.