Circle Justice

In which justice system does the offender face the consequences of their actions directly?

• A) Punitive Justice

• B) Circle Justice

• C) Both

• D) Neither

What is circle justice focued on?

• reparations

• punishment

• healing

• vengeance

Through circle justice, what does the offender have to do?

• repare the harm done

• pay the victim to be quiet

• write a letter to promising to do chores

• build a new community center

What are the steps in circle justice?

• give respect to Mother Earth

• each person explains the situation

• recognize why each person is there

• create a document for eveyone to sign

• each person suggests a plan of healing

As an alternative to going to jail, Cole participates in

• Family Justice

• Cowboy Justice

• Circle Justice

• Island Justice

The person who runs the meetings for Circle Justice is called a 

• Mediator

• Judge

• Counselor

• Keeper

One theme that could come from this novel is 

• Anger takes energy

• Everything is part of a bigger circle

• Probation officers mean business

• The ways of Native Americans are always right. 

What is the primary goal of Circle Justice?

• Rehabilitation

• Punishment

• Isolation

• Revenge

Which of the following best describes Circle Justice?

• A legal system focused on punishment

• A community-based approach to healing

• A method of financial compensation

• A form of solitary confinement

In Circle Justice, who participates in the decision-making process?

• Only the judge

• The offender and the victim

• The offender, victim, and community members

• Only legal professionals