I have been attacked, beaten up and nearly blinded in one eye, I still have the scars. I suffered mental scaring that I lived with for years. You think I would want to have a face to face with the perpetuators, if they had been caught? I can, even though it was years ago, still hear their laughter as they ran off. Never forgiven, never forgotten. If they had been caught, I would let them rot in prison. Ask the victims of crimes if restorative justice is what they want. I don't think you would be happy with the answer.

How about building a stable base first? Education, health care, social services, equal opportunities.

Restorative justice is powerful. I confronted 1 of my victims face to face and listened to her story long ago. She talked about how deeply I affected her, how alone she felt, how she suffered from the bad things people did to her, from people blaming her for being a victim, and treating her like an outcast. She basically said "I needed you.. you were my role model but you hurt me.." we were crying like babies. I felt so guilty over what I did that I asked her for forgiveness.

I would definitely want them to hear how their actions affected me, but I would also want them to go to prison for their action.

So many victims just want acknowledgment and apologies. Many don't want the courts or jail or the public shame and scrutiny. It's individual, but that option should be available to those who want it.

It depends on the crime , are we talking about someone who stole someone's car or robbed a liquor store and the clerk got shot when they reached for a gun ? If it's the later that person needs to do hard time.

I have seen accountability and communication change lives, so i know that works. And people sitting in prison because they had some dried leaves, is just crazy to me. Great to see you up there shining the light on some of the inequities!

A guy and his whole family broke our windows, beat my mom and spoke mean and unreal things against us yet got the audacity to rush filing charges against us that led to my old mother's arrest. They're so in denial of facing their offense against us. They're just outside our home laughing at us till now, I doubt if restorative justice will ever work on him. Rats are already entering our house through the broken windows of our house and we do not even have finances for having the windows repaired.

How exactly does this reform criminals? Criminals will likely say what you want to hear to reduce their punishment and go on to commit crime again.

Now imagine her and Brene brown having a talk. Wow. That would be awesome

If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad.

My son 20yo was hit by someone on two different controlled substances that are contraindicated for being prescribed together or for driving while on them, the driver was on the phone and drove into the oncoming lane and hit my son an army reservist on his way home from work on his motorcycle. She, the white driver ,who grew up in the area was not charged with a felony or DUI despite the toxicology showing both drugs present in the system. The officer told me "Your son is no angle I could hear him speeding from the barracks" sight unseen and knowing nothing of motorcycles and muffler systems and stating how he hates motorcycles. According to PA state law, this should have been an automatic felony when you cause serious injury. My son was life-flighted to a trauma hospital and had 14 surgeries to save his life and his leg and has permanent disfigurement, infection and injury. Wayne County Pa did not give access to victim assistance as the person quit and the DA never charged the driver or spoke to my son about his account and nor did the State police. Have my son's rights been violated? and certainly, the police officer and DA have extremely unprofessional conduct in both the law and enforcement as well with possible discrimination and clear bias. Who do I contact?

I work in the education system and I definitely see how this could apply to our approach with students. Great talk!

As much as I deeply appreciate and agree with this presentation, I also think we need to recognise that so much crime is committed because of mass inequality and the degradations of poverty. We can make sure everyone in our society gets what they need or we can continue to punish people for seeking the resources they need to exist. I just don’t see how we can transform our justice system without transforming our economic system to have an actual social safety net. We could end deadly poverty in this country if we wanted to. Poverty is a policy choice.

Great presentation. For interested people, I can see this as being life changing.

there’s a lot of psychology in this. i love it.

to the people saying restorative justice doesn't work, I'd really like how our current american system of justice is doing any better.

Brilliant ideas to change our system and change ourselves!!

Amazing talk!!

Hi Crim 110!!!!

Victims have a right to offer witness impact statements at sentencing. Educations what you need.

Unbelievable !

The problem is when prosecutors give victims two options. Suspects walk or restorative justice. In blue states that is your " justice ". And people are shocked at rise in violence, why go to courts and your basically given a elementary school apology or you and your crew ride up on the people that wronged you and you take eye for and eye

She said might. Or might not?

So...the victim is obligated to do work for the sake of the perpetrator? I don't think so..lol

great English, thank you))

Good idea for many misdemeanors. Violent felonies...no way!

How not comitting crime will keep you out of jail. ...... 🤦‍♂️

This is just beautiful....

If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad. If their actions can be at least partially explained by their mental health, socioeconomic standing, or another similiar problem that can be fixed, help them. If they are in a position of power and abuse it and/or commit a serious crime that is clearly premeditated or done long term or repeatedly, rehabilitation doesn't necessarily have to be an option. People are not inherently bad, but bad people exist,but not all people who do bad things are bad.

Fabulous!!!! This system definitely needs changing!

I hope to see this transform our world! Prisons are the worst things that exist in America. Then, ex offenders are punished forever once they get out and cannot get housing, jobs, education, etc. Let's work together for a new future for everyone. Can't wait. ❣️❣️❣️

Abolishing restorative justice!

Yes change is needed. This is not it.

Republicans be like "I want to punish them for something I really don't like even thought that increases their chance of doing something I don't like again when they get out!"

In order to believe this RIDICULOUS approach will work en masse, one must believe there are no people that have ever appeared on Springer or Maury Povitch. You must believe that there are no people that have a failure streak, violent tendencies, or are almost predestined for jail. No abuse victims that actually can't recover from talking things out. As a teacher in a failing urban district, the MASSIVE resources that actually must be allocated to this farcical unicorn rainbow approach simply ignores a significant portion of human nature- significant because they are the ones that act out. To modern education, the CONCEPT of discipline and self-restraint is useless...although it worked for all of civilization up to now...

I like this title better: "How criminal justice could help end mass crime." Stop refusing to prosecute people who commit crimes.

Victims are NOT satisfied in Colorado. They are told it is this or nothing. Shame on you for lying. You lost credibility.

Hahaha, this video has not aged well.

Hippie flower child idealism

This nonsense has been a BIG FAILURE so far.