reintegrative shaming

noun

The bringing together of the offending party and the victim(s) so that the offender can see the harm and suffering they have inflicted on the victim or the victim’s family. The offender has the opportunity to apologise to the victim and make amends.

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Meanings

nounreintegrative shaming (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecriminal lawThe bringing together of the offending party and the victim(s) so that the offender can see the harm and suffering they have inflicted on the victim or the victim’s family. The offender has the opportunity to apologise to the victim and make amends.
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