Q1: Chris explains that he is still deeply affected by the crime he committed as well as the restorative justice program he was a part of and talks about the importance of accepting what he went through and trying to do something positive. What are some tools criminal justice workers could apply to help individuals come to the same conclusions?
Q2: Chris explains that he didn’t only change his external behavior by choosing to no longer drink and drive, but that he was able to understand his internal struggles that were behind his actions. Discuss the difference between changing external behaviors and changing internal beliefs and values.
Q3: How were your beliefs and perspectives most challenged by Chris’s story?
