Abstract :
This research paper explores the concept of restorative justice or an alternative form of justice its varied forms
and practices across the globe. It focuses on the restorative justice system as an alternative to solve the problems of
existing criminal justice system. Restorative practices gives an angle where offender help to repair the harm of victim, at
the same time priority to victim, and community is given opportunity to participate in taking decision against offender.
This practices aims to restore the harm, by restoring offender, victim as well as community at large. Research also
focuses on various restorative justices practices followed across the globe, its merit over existing justice system, how
inclusion of the process in criminal justice system as an alternative to punishment can be beneficial to solve various
problems like overcrowding in prison, long delay in criminal trials, victims dissatisfaction.
Keyword :
Restorative, Real justice, Victim participation, Truth finding, Conflict resolution, Making Amends.