Restorative Justice focuses on repairing the harm done to whom?

• A. the offender
• B. the police
• C. the victim
• D. the community

Answer: (C)

Restorative Justice is about repairing the harm caused by crime to the person who was harmed. The process is driven by acknowledging what the victim experienced—the impact, the needs, and the sense of safety that was affected. It gives the victim a voice in what happened, helps determine accountability from the offender, and works toward remedies that address the specific harms the victim faced. While the offender’s responsibility and the community’s role are important parts of the approach, the primary aim is to restore the victim’s well‑being. The police play a facilitating and safety role, not the central focus of repairing harm.