may sentence a defendant to undergo restorative justice
exclusively if the court, after considering the nature and
circumstances of the crime committed by the defendant and the
history and character of the defendant, determines that
restorative justice alone is appropriate.
(b) Restorative justice as additional sentence.--The court
may sentence a defendant to undergo restorative justice in
addition to another sentence, involving total or partial
confinement or probation, if the court determines that
restorative justice is specially adapted to the deterrence of
the crime involved or the correction of the defendant.
(c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Circle." A versatile restorative practice that can be used:
(1) proactively to develop relationships and build
community; or
(2) reactively to respond to wrongdoing, conflicts and
problems.
"Conference." A structured meeting among individuals who
have caused harm, individuals who have been harmed and the
family and friends of these individuals, in which they deal with
the consequences of a crime or wrongdoing and decide how best to
repair the harm.
"Facilitator." An individual who is trained to facilitate a
restorative justice practice.
"Party." As follows:
(1) An individual who voluntarily consents to
participate in a restorative justice practice.
(2) The term includes a facilitator, an individual who
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