Show Notes
Episode 145. Restitution: A Just Approach to Addressing Crime (with Mary Ruwart)
Dr. Mary Ruwart discusses the concept of restitution as a way to address crime. Restitution involves the offender making amends to the victim by compensating them for the harm caused. This approach focuses on restoring the victim and balancing the non-aggression principle of not initiating force, fraud, or theft. Restitution has been shown to reduce recidivism rates and provide true rehabilitation. The current criminal justice system often neglects the needs of the victim and fails to make them whole. Restitution shifts the focus back to the victim and allows for a more just and effective approach to addressing crime.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mary Ruwart
03:30 The Importance of Restitution
06:30 Understanding Restitution and its Benefits
11:42 The Role of Restitution in Rehabilitation
17:28 The Flaws of the Current Criminal Justice System
19:36 Restitution as an Ancient Concept
25:14 Determining Punishment and Repayment
29:54 The Role of Juries in a Restitution System
34:10 Restitution: Focusing on Restoring the Victim
35:45 A Private Prison System Based on Restitution
38:47 Preventing Exploitation: Reviews and Choice
45:23 The Deterrent Effect of Restitution
48:27 Problems with the Current Criminal Justice System
56:19 Historical Examples: Successful Private Justice Systems
Resources
Mary Ruwart
https://ruwart.com/restitution
https://x.com/MaryRuwart (@MaryRuwart)
https://www.facebook.com/maryjruwart/ (@maryjruwart)
https://www.instagram.com/maryjruwart/ (@maryjruwart)
Short Answers to the Tough Questions
Healing Our World
https://ruwart.com/product/healing-our-world
Ch. 13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJvXnBntmu4
PRIDE
https://oppaga.fl.gov/ProgramSummary/ProgramDetail?programNumber=1037
Liberty International
https://liberty-intl.org/satq/
Tom Woods Episodes with Mary Ruwart
https://tomwoods.com/ep-2453-short-answers-to-tough-questions-for-libertarians/
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