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.