Sentencing circles require a significant commitment from those community members who participate in the circle. To maximize the benefit of each circle sentencing process communities should only invite offenders who demonstrate high levels of motivation and commitment to the process.
The offender must normally enter a guilty plea early in the proceedings indicating a full acceptance of responsibility for the offence.
Circle sentencing is not an easy way out for offenders. Punishments tend to fall in the middle-to-heavy end of penalties.
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