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Podcast: The Forge of Freedom
Episode: Episode 145. Restitution: A Just Approach to Addressing Crime (with Mary Ruwart)
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Episode 145. Restitution: A Just Approach to Addressing Crime (with Mary Ruwart)
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Dr. Mary Ruwart discusses the concept of restitution as a way to address crime. Restitution involves the offender making amends to the victim by compensating them for the harm caused. This approach focuses on restoring the victim and balancing the non-aggression principle of not initiating force, fraud, or theft. Restitution has been shown to reduce recidivism rates and provide true rehabilitation. The current criminal justice system often neglects the needs of the victim and fails to make them wh...