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Punishment Versus Hope: Perceptions Of Social Media Portrayals Of Restorative Justice, Emily E. Leonard Apr 2024

Punishment Versus Hope: Perceptions Of Social Media Portrayals Of Restorative Justice, Emily E. Leonard

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Research focused on the intersection of social media messages and perceptions of restorative justice has the potential to provide insight on criminal justice reform. In light of national conversations about mass incarceration, restorative justice has become a topic of conversation on social media, particularly among activists. This research utilized qualitative interviews (n = 20) to ascertain Gen Z college students’ familiarity with, understanding of, and interpretation of messages about restorative justice as portrayed in social media posts that they have been exposed to during the course of their everyday lives. The study found that most participants learned about restorative justice …


Punishment Versus Hope: Perceptions Of Social Media Portrayals Of Restorative Justice, Emily E. Leonard Apr 2024

Punishment Versus Hope: Perceptions Of Social Media Portrayals Of Restorative Justice, Emily E. Leonard

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Research focused on the intersection of social media messages and perceptions of restorative justice has the potential to provide insight on criminal justice reform. In light of national conversations about mass incarceration, restorative justice has become a topic of conversation on social media, particularly among activists. This research utilized qualitative interviews (n = 20) to ascertain Gen Z college students’ familiarity with, understanding of, and interpretation of messages about restorative justice as portrayed in social media posts that they have been exposed to during the course of their everyday lives. The study found that most participants learned about restorative justice …