Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 22, 2025

Modeling Verbal Behavior Deficits with the Stimulus Control Ratio Equation, SCoRE
Published on: May 14, 2019
Advocating for the Use of Restorative Justice Practices: Examining the Overlap between Restorative Justice and
Jeffrey M Pavlacic1,2, Karen Kate Kellum1,2, Stefan E Schulenberg1,2
1Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, 205 Peabody Hall, MS 38677 University, USA.
Abstract:
Broadly defined, restorative justice (RJ) is a set of procedures based in Indigenous peacemaking practices that reduces recidivism and guides the effective reparation of harm. RJ practices provide harm-affected parties an opportunity for engagement in the resolution process, which theoretically enhances community well-being. RJ practices overlap significantly with behavior-analytic principles. Implementing RJ practices from a context-focused, appetitive-based approach that focuses on classes of behaviors may address harmful behaviors within police organizations. RJ practices may also facilitate changes in contexts that support behaviors valued by the community. The current review discusses criminal and restorative justice, RJ processes and practices, the effectiveness of RJ in various contexts, how RJ overlaps with behavior-analytic principles and existing behavior science models in general, research suggestions, and recommendations for behavior analysts implementing RJ within police organizations and communities to address officer misconduct.
Related Concept Videos
Behavior Modification
A real-world application of operant conditioning principles is applied...
Behaviorism
The core premise of behaviorism is its focus on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings. This approach argues that true scientific...
Operant Conditioning Intervention
In operant conditioning, behaviors that are...
Law of Effect
Edward Thorndike's foundational work involved studying learning in animals, particularly using puzzle...
Equity Theory
The Behavioral Perspective on Personality

