Psychology
Restorative Justice and Recidivism
Quick fact
A comprehensive review of 19 studies found that restorative justice programs led to a statistically significant, albeit small, reduction in repeat offending compared to traditional criminal justice processes.
Why this is interesting
Imagine that instead of simply sending a thief to prison, the victim and the thief sit down together and talk. Could that conversation be more powerful—and more effective at preventing future crimes—than a jail cell?