Restorative Justice: Principles and Practice
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Research Proposal
TABLE OF CONTENTSBackground of the study..............................................................................................................1Research aims and objectives......................................................................................................1Rationale of the study..................................................................................................................2Literature review (LR).................................................................................................................3Restorative justice in probation practice and its association with adults offender......................3Research methodology.................................................................................................................4Research type...............................................................................................................................4Research approach:......................................................................................................................4Research philosophy....................................................................................................................4Data collection.............................................................................................................................5Sampling......................................................................................................................................5Data analysis................................................................................................................................5Ethical considerations..................................................................................................................6Timeline.......................................................................................................................................6REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9
Title: How does probation officers in London feel towards government initiatives to increasethe use of restorative justice in probation practice?Background of the studyIn the recent times, level of undesirable activities pertaining which are performed byadults increased significantly in England and Wales. On the basis of police records crimes roseby 10% in UK, whereas violence related crimes account for 18%. This aspect shows that inLondon crime rose at the fastest rate over the former times. In such increasing trend of crime,percentage of adult offender is high (Strang and Braithwaite, 2017). Thus, in this regard,practice of restorative justice is highly effectual which lays high level of emphasis onaccountability, amendments and organizing meeting between victim, offenders as well as otherperson. Hence, it implies for the system of criminal justice which tends to make focus on therehabilitation of offender through the means of reconciliation with victim and community(Reducing reoffending and changing lives, 2017). In London, to exert control on undesirablepractices of adults several initiatives have been undertaken by the government. Hence, in this,dissertation will provide deeper insight about the extent to which probation officers of Londonassume or considers restorative approach as effective one. Besides this, it will shed light on themanner in which restorative approach has exerted control on the undesirable practices of adultoffenders. Research aims and objectives Aim: The aim of present study is to assess the impact of restorative justice on adultoffenders from the perspective of probation officers.On the basis of above aims following objectives have been drafted by the researcherwhich in turn provides assistance to the researcher during whole study: Objectives
To develop understanding about restorative justice in probation practice. To assess the initiatives that is undertaken by London government for the reduction ofadult offenders. To identify the extent to which probation officers feel that restorative justice in probationpractice is highly effectual. To recommend the ways through which restorative justice can be strengthened.Researcher questionsFor conducting study in a structured way following questions have been developedconsidering the aims and objectives: Q.1 Which kind of initiatives undertaken by London’s government for controlling theundesirable activities of adult offenders? Q.2 How does probation officers in London feel towards government initiatives to increase theuse of restorative justice in probation practice?Rationale of the study What is the research issue? The rationale behind conducting the present investigation is to assess the viewpoints ofprobation officers regarding the use of restorative justice in the context of adult offenders. Why it is the issue?Aim of the present study is considered as issue because probation officers have betteridea about the effectiveness of restorative justice practices in reducing the level of adultoffenders. Why it is the issue now?It is the issue nowbecause irrespective of using restorative justice approach undesirableactivities of adults increased to a great extent. Thus, government authorities require coming upwith sound solution which in turn prevents undesirable activities of adults. How this research could shed light on?
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