1. Restorative justice is a "natural partner" with community policing, both emphasize problem solving and viewing the big picture. This is a proven way to help victims gain closure and healing.
2. Reduces victim and community fearfulness.
3. Reduces recidivism.
4. Places police in a positive light with the victim movement.
5. Referring cases to victim-offender mediation get the police back on patrol faster (in minor cases) and will likely reduce court time in more difficult cases.
6. Restorative justice offers a common umbrella under which many disciplines and the community can work together for public safety.
7. Gives the offender a clear way to take full responsibility for their crime, reducing police and corrections control issues.
8. Strengthens the community. The community provides support for victims and hold offenders accountable.

If you are a law enforcer in San Diego County...
Contact us at Restorative Justice Mediation Program for help.