AJS 514 LABELING AND THEORY PAPER

 **MUST BE NEW AND ORIGINAL WORK**

Write a 700-word paper examining the relationship between restorative justice programs and crime reduction. In your opinion, is it better to assist the justice-involved reintegrate into society towards becoming productive members or stigmatize them as "criminals" who cannot be changed or be rehabilitated?  In your paper, be sure to address the following:

• A brief summary of the restorative justice approach to include the relationship between the labeling theory and reintergrative shaming
• An overview of the restoration process and the desired outcomes of this strategy.
• Compare and contrast ways restorative justice is used in the criminal justice system, schools and in the community.
• An explanation for why restorative justice programs should be used or not with specific examples which support your findings.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.