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In recent years Restorative justice (RJ) has been in progressive developments and has received considerable attention by scholars, professionals and politicians throughout the world. Different models and approaches have been developed and experimented. Some traditional and aboriginal practices have enjoyed a revival. RJ is considered as an element of victim related polices of ultimate importance. The philosophy behind RJ is to manage the harm done and to restore the victim and the offender to their original status as much as possible. RJ presents an alternative to established modes of trial and punishment and seeks to include the community and society as a whole in the restorative process. This study aims to explore the possibilities and limits of restorative justice.

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