restorative justice
restorative justice. An alternative delinquency sanction that focuses on repairing the harm done, meeting the victim’s needs, and holding the offender responsible for his or her actions. • Restorative-justice sanctions use a balanced approach, producing the least restrictive disposition while stressing the offender’s accountability and providing relief to the victim. The offender may be ordered to make restitution, to perform community service, or to make amends in some other way that the court orders.
