@article{ART003242456},
author={Lim, Hyungjin and MoonKwi KIM},
title={Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -},
journal={Legal Theory & Practice Review},
issn={2288-1840},
year={2025},
volume={13},
number={3},
pages={393-424}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lim, Hyungjin
AU - MoonKwi KIM
TI - Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -
JO - Legal Theory & Practice Review
PY - 2025
VL - 13
IS - 3
PB - The Korea Society for Legal Theory and Practice Inc.
SP - 393
EP - 424
SN - 2288-1840
AB - This study examined how facilitators perceive the restorative dialogue program being promoted by the National Police Agency. To this end, a survey and analysis were conducted with 144 facilitators, and the results are as follows: (1) Facilitators recognized that resolving conflicts and restoring relationships between the parties is more important than compensation for damages, and they believed that the success of restorative dialogue depends on the restoration of relationships between the parties. (2) Many perceived the role of the facilitator as that of a supporter who helps facilitate relationship restoration through dialogue. (3) Facilitators believed that the current level of police involvement (participation) is appropriate. (4) They recognized that the restorative dialogue program is essential to complement the typical police activities focused on apprehending offenders. (5) Facilitators perceived restorative dialogue as more effective than existing investigative procedures in terms of victim recovery and preventing recidivism. (6) They showed somewhat negative reactions regarding the possibility of restorative dialogue in cases of sexual offenses. (7) Facilitators generally held a positive view on the necessity for facilitators to contact the parties in advance to increase the rate of agreements.
The results of this study have several policy implications: (1) While police officers directly facilitating restorative dialogue programs could be efficient by reducing the time and costs associated with securing professional facilitators from specialized agencies, this approach seems to require sufficient discussion. (2) It appears necessary to establish a clear understanding of the facilitator's role within restorative dialogue programs. (3) To improve the effectiveness of restorative dialogue programs, it is essential to strengthen pre-contact between facilitators and both offenders and victims. (4) There is a need to continue expanding restorative dialogue programs, for example, by identifying more cases suitable for these programs. (5) When referring cases to restorative dialogue programs, caution is required for sexual offenses and serious violent crimes. Conversely, cases involving violent crimes between acquaintances, domestic violence, property crimes committed by juveniles, and violent crimes committed by juveniles could be confidently referred. (6) It is necessary to develop restorative dialogue programs into one of the key recidivism prevention initiatives.
KW - Restorative justice;Restorative policing;Restorative dialogue;Facilitator;Evaluation research
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Lim, Hyungjin and MoonKwi KIM. (2025). Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -. Legal Theory & Practice Review, 13(3), 393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin and MoonKwi KIM. 2025, "Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -", Legal Theory & Practice Review, vol.13, no.3 pp.393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin, MoonKwi KIM "Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -" Legal Theory & Practice Review 13.3 pp.393-424 (2025) : 393.
Lim, Hyungjin, MoonKwi KIM. Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -. 2025; 13(3), 393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin and MoonKwi KIM. "Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -" Legal Theory & Practice Review 13, no.3 (2025) : 393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin; MoonKwi KIM. Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -. Legal Theory & Practice Review, 13(3), 393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin; MoonKwi KIM. Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -. Legal Theory & Practice Review. 2025; 13(3) 393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin, MoonKwi KIM. Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -. 2025; 13(3), 393-424.
Lim, Hyungjin and MoonKwi KIM. "Facilitators' perception of restorative poling - Focusing on the restorative dialogue program -" Legal Theory & Practice Review 13, no.3 (2025) : 393-424.
