Retributive to Restorative Justice: 250 Questions answered

In Dr. Maxwell Shimba's book Retributive to Restorative Justice, he explores the shift from a punitive system of justice, where the focus is on punishing the offender, to a restorative system that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by crime. The traditional retributive approach is grounded in the idea of "an eye for an eye," seeking justice by punishing offenders in proportion to their crime. However, Shimba critiques this model, pointing out that it often fails to address the root causes...