The criminal justice system should change to become more just by allowing victims to confront offenders and by enabling mediation that lets offenders apologize; based on this rationale, this paragraph best supports which specific right for victims?
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AVictims should learn the art of mediation.
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BVictims should insist that their offenders be punished.
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CVictims should have the right to confront their offenders.
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DVictims should have the right to impose a sentence on their offenders.
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EVictims should learn to forgive their offenders.
Answer
Correct Answer: Victims should have the right to confront their offenders.
Explanation
Given data
- The system could be more just if victims could confront offenders.
- Mediation would allow offenders to apologize to victims.
Concept/Approach (identify supported entitlement)We look for the entitlement clearly advocated by the text, without importing punishment powers or moral duties not mentioned.
Step 1: Identify the explicit recommendation"Allow victims the opportunity to confront the person who harmed them."
Step 2: Separate process from punishmentThe paragraph discusses confrontation and mediation (restorative-justice processes), not sentencing or mandatory forgiveness.
Step 3: Match to the closest optionThe right to confront offenders is directly and explicitly supported.
Verification/AlternativeIf the recommendation were implemented, victims would indeed have a confrontation opportunity; this is the exact wording of the correct answer.
Common pitfallsAvoid options that add punishment authority, compulsory forgiveness, or training requirements; these extend beyond the passage.
Final AnswerVictims should have the right to confront their offenders.