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My proposed justice, first and foremost, would be not to allow myself
to get caught up in the media and political frenzy which has brought this
case into this dialogue to begin with. Restorative justice suggests
we must let go of preconceptions of what should be done in specific
cases. I do believe very strongly that it is a mistake for society
to give up on a 17 year-old.
As with any case all possible restorative actions would depend on
whether he (the 17 year old) is willing to admit responsibility and
voluntarily agree to participate in some form of restorative encounter.
Assuming this option were to be offered and he declined than than he
is choosing to take his chances before a judge. It is a virtual
certainty this person will spend time in a state institution, pretty much
whether restorative justice is offered or not. The real question is what
will be done with him while he is there? What degree of healing will his
victims receive while as a result of his detention? And what will be done
to make sure this never happens again in that or any other community. Are
we going to use this as a chance to heal our communities or become
polarized with fear and anger?
,
Tony
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From: WMSteed@aol.com
Date: Thursday, October
24, 2002 18:33:08
Subject: Re: What RJ
Might Look Like << Hopefully there will be proactive work toward justice in the meantime. >> And your proposed justice in this case would be....... Walter Steed . |
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