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Restitution: It’s Not Just About Money.

Gatts, Sheri
June 4, 2015

Source: (2006) Justice Connections: a joint publication of NAFCM, PRASI and VOMA. 1(Summer):5,14.

At first blush, restitution to victims may appear to be just about the money. As I have learned more about the principles and practices of restorative justice, however, I have come to
understand that restitution means different things to different people. It is not just about the money. (excerpt)

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