A “rehabilitation revolution”

...could be on its way if Prison Minister Crispin Blunt’s plans become law. Following a report from Victim Support and the Restorative Justice Consortium, personal apologies by offenders to victims could lead to early release and savings of up to £185 million:

Another proposal is that earnings of criminals in jail or in the course of other sentences could be given to victims.

So, is restorative justice a “fad”, the right approach, or a necessary cost-cutting measure? Ask your students what they think!