Problem-Solving Approaches to Justice

Problem-Solving Approaches to Justice

This infographic presents data collected via the 2017 National Justice Survey (NJS) and 2017 NJS Focus groups, which explored problem-solving approaches to justice^{Footnote 1} (N= 2,027).

Overall views

• 88% believed that the criminal justice system should promote problem-solving approaches to crime.
• 58% strong support
• 30% moderate support

Recidivism

• 75% showed support for the idea that problem-solving justice would be better at reducing rates of re-offending than traditional criminal justice system responses.
• 39% strong support
• 36% moderate support

Outcomes

80% believed problem-solving justice would likely lead to better outcomes for the offenders.

Accountability

60% agreed that problem-solving approaches can adequately hold people to account for their crime(s).