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 criminaljustice processes.

. Reflect on how the restorative justice process can benefit the offender, the victim and the community.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.