by applying pressure to the teeth with braces or other appliances. The next largest group‚ oral and maxillofacial surgeons‚ operates on the mouth‚ jaws‚ teeth‚ gums‚ neck‚ and head. The remainder may specialize as pediatric dentists (focusing on dentistry for children and special-needs patients); periodontists (treating gums and bone supporting the teeth); prosthodontists (replacing missing teeth with permanent fixtures‚ such as crowns and bridges‚ or with removable fixtures such as dentures); endodontists
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Braithwaite (2004)‚ restorative justice is: ...a process where all stakeholders affected by an injustice have an opportunity to discuss how they have been affected by the injustice and to decide what should be done to repair the harm. With crime‚ restorative justice is about the idea that because crime hurts‚ justice should heal. It follows that conversations with those who have been hurt and with those who have afflicted the harm must be central to the process. The process of restorative justice necessitates
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Restorative justice is a wonderful thing and has been around for years‚ but it is just a new thing coming to the U.S. Restorative Justice has been used in countries in Europe and in South America. Restorative justice takes a different approach than the traditional justice system not only does it provide more help to the victims with closure it also helps the offenders right the wrong they have done and become a respectable law-abiding citizen. So many questions were being asked and not answered
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underlying restorative practices? With examples‚ discuss Different restorative approaches and their suitability to conflict handling. Introduction: The most basic principles of restorative justice consist of voluntariness‚ respect‚ confidentiality‚ all-inclusiveness‚ participation‚ accountability‚ flexibility and responsibility. To describe about these principles at first we should know that what restorative justice actually is? So the general introduction or basic concepts of restorative justice
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Research has shown that restorative justice conferences can reduce re-offending among juvenile offenders. What is restorative justice and what is the evidence to suggest it is effective? Word Count: 2‚589 There has been considerable interest in Australia since the late 1980’s in the use of restorative justice as an alternative to court proceedings. In particular‚ conferencing has been identified as a viable tool to reduce the seemingly proliferating level of offending amongst juveniles
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The concept of restorative justice centers on a mutual understanding between the offender and community in regards to the offender’s previous criminal acts. This theory focuses on repairing harm the offender inflicted on the community in a non-retributive manner. With the assistance of the community‚ victims and the cooperation of the offender‚ this theory points the ability to repair the criminal in a non-traditional means. The traditional mindset being of the community or society seeing an offender
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Defining the Concept of Restorative Justice What is Restorative Justice? Restorative Justice is the process used by the justice department to mend the damage inflicted to a victim and to assist them in returning their lives to the way it was before the crime was committed. However‚ the process has both its advantages and its disadvantages. The Restorative Justice process has many advantages. I believe the most important advantage is the ability to be involved in the justice process. This comes
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is assumed to reduce future crime through deterrence; it fails to do so. It also minimizes the involvement of the victim within an offense. However‚ an alternative form of justice known as restorative justice‚ does the opposite by not focusing on punishment but‚ on therapy and restoration. Restorative justice is defined as a “series
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America has developed a preoccupation with self-image. The rapid growth of cosmetic dentistry‚ 200% from 2015 to 2016 according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (1)‚ has garnered a rise of controversial topics surrounding the practice of cosmetic dentistry. One of the spotlighted topics is whether or not American society is perpetuating an idealistic physical appearance and if this is a legitimate issue that needs to be addressed. Our society has built importance
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Children make life interesting and spontaneous‚ which is why I firmly believe I would love pediatric dentistry. Children have always been a prominent part of my life--from teaching them how to play soccer at soccer camps to teaching them about the Bible in Sunday school. From these past experiences‚ I can say patience and creativity are the keys to success when it comes to working with children. Patience to teach them and keep them under control and creativity to keep them interested and craving
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