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Discussion Post: Social Science Community Receptiveness to Restorative Justice

Historically, the perceived solution to the presence of or increase in crime has been a "tough on crime" approach-that is, enact stricter laws and dole out harsher sentences. While the "tough on crime" approach is not as widely accepted as it used to be, key political, social, and cultural factors drive this perspective in some communities more than others. Unfortunately, this perspective is often at odds with the restorative justice approach.

In this Discussion, you examine the political, social, and cultural factors that affect a community's receptiveness to restorative justice. You also formulate a response to a community member who insists on a "tough on crime" approach, using what you have learned about restorative justice in this course.

Task

Post a response that addresses the following:

1. How do political, social, and cultural factors affect a community's receptiveness to a restorative justice approach?

2. Is your community receptive to a restorative justice approach? Why or why not?

3. If you were confronted by a community member who insisted that a "tough on crime" approach works best, how would you respond given what you have learned in this course?