Handbook on Restorative justice programmes

part of the process. At times, issues can obviously arise when the values
that a given community reaffirms through the restorative justice process
are not congruent with those enshrined in existing law. 
(d) Encouraging responsibility taking by all concerned parties, particularly by
offenders. The restorative process is meant to make it easier for offenders 
HANDBOOK ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAMMES
Restorative justice
objectives
앫 Restore community order and
peace and repair damaged 
relationships
앫 Denounce criminal behaviour 
as unacceptable and reaffirm
community values
앫 Support victims, give them a
voice, enable their participation
and address their needs
앫 Encouraging all concerned