2006-10-08 23:27:21 · 9 answers · asked by bookshopfish 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
It would depend on the crime. Obviously it would be a bad idea to have (for example) rapists meet their victims as part of their punishment. But in some cases dealing with other offences (the first thing coming to mind being theft) it could prove beneficial. The prisoner would see how their actions affected the other person. Of course there would be prisoners who show absolutely no remorse, but then again it would be hard when put under the pressure of meeting the other person and hearing how their actions had a negative impact on the victim.
I watched a documentary on TV a while ago about a trial like this actually...it was quite interesting. A prisoner met a woman who's house he had robbed. The woman later said it gave her closure, but yeah I dunno about that.
Mmm-kay that's my mini-ramble for now. I hope that made a bit of sense...?
2006-10-08 23:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by mere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that this is a good idea, but would be better if the prisoner was left with the family and/friends of the victim. This way, the victim doesnt have to go through the trauma of meeting thier attacker again and the prisoner gets what he/she deserves.
2006-10-08 23:44:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds good, but wouldn't always work, can you imagine a rape victim having to meet the person who raped them, or a frail old lady who was beaten up in there own home. I think that someone who's killed a child or sexually asalted them should be put in a room with the family of that child and let the family do what they like to that person.
2006-10-08 23:33:20 · answer #3 · answered by gizmo-570 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd probably get the victims going to a mental hospital when their attacker doesn't show remorse. Dodgy ground. some people could handle it and some wouldn't
2006-10-08 23:31:49 · answer #4 · answered by madnesscon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The criminals may or may not feel remorse. The may be attacked.
The victims may be scared to meet the criminal or they may relish the opportunity to give them a piece of their mind!
2006-10-08 23:35:37 · answer #5 · answered by Catwhiskers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What happens if the prisoner murdered someone? how can they meet them then?
2006-10-09 00:39:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They already do in some cases and of course they all express remorse, well they would wouldn't they.( Early release!)
2006-10-08 23:38:19 · answer #7 · answered by pageys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dodgey question this i think it would depend on the crime and the person who caused the crime and the victims state of mental stability
2006-10-08 23:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, they didnt care in the first place....
2006-10-08 23:32:14 · answer #9 · answered by ABBYsMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋