you must read and answer two (2) of the six (6) questions posted in 200 words or more for each question.

1. Discuss the many ways that crime affects a community. Why is it important for community members to care about how our criminal justice system works? The Resolve to Stop the Violence Project Links to an external site.(RSVP) is based on the principles of restorative justice. Discuss this philosophy and the ways the principles of restorative justice are applied in the RSVPLinks to an external site. program? Can these same principles be applied in your life? What’s the difference between rehabilitation and restorative justice? How can a restorative justice approach work within our current system?

2. The RSVPLinks to an external site. program operates on the belief that people can change. Do you believe that violence is a learned behavior that can be corrected? Do you think people can really change? Why do you think people are resistant to change?

3. What happens when criminals return to their communities? How can we change the system to make the transition back to our society more successful? Do you think the current way of incarcerating people keeps us safe, if so how? If not, why not?

4. An integral part of the Criminal Justice program is restoration to the community. Discuss the importance of this. What are some ways offenders can give back to communities and people they have harmed?

5. Based on the text, what was the significance of the decision in Commonwealth v. Chase? Do you agree with said decision?

6. Explain the concept of medical parole and discuss the pros and cons of releasing offenders due to medical conditions.