Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?

Can Forgiveness Play a Role in Criminal Justice?

I think restorative justice is an effective way to prosecute criminals. I think the families involved in a case should have a say in how the case is handled. In the article we read, forgiveness was a major part of the criminal justice system. The Grosmarie family forgave Connor for killing their daughter and did not want to see him spend the rest of his life in prison. I do not think restorative justice would work in all situations, but in this case I believe it was a realistic way to bring justice to McBride. I think restorative justice is more in keeping with Catholic Social Teaching. It calls people to talk about an issue in a friendly and open way and come to peaceful terms with a problem. I think restorative justice could be a new and helpful way to consider crime and punishment.