Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper to the community explaining the restorative justice process. Include the following in your paper:
- Explain the process of restorative justice and why it is used in the criminal justice system.
- Explain how the damage of a crime can go beyond the immediate victim.
- Describe how the restorative justice process differs from contemporary criminal justice processes.
- Reflect on how the restorative justice process can benefit the offender, the victim and the community.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.