Just from a brief look (it is late, and I am tired) it is clear that "restorative" justice requires a LOT more thinking and analyzing and organizing to make it a useful concept and workable system.

It is much easier to just define 'crime' and enact simplistic rules for 'punishing' criminals. Some of that comes directly from the Bible (Leviticus 24:19–21) "an eye for an eye", and depending on the type of crime, victims often demand retribution.

Let me read all the links and think more...........