The intentional use of restorative approaches to reduce contact with the justice system might also be viewed as inherently contradictory, since the primary purpose of restorative justice is to repair relationships, not necessarily to remove or deter children from contact with the juvenile justice system or formal disciplinary boards in school.64 However, it is worth noting that repairing relationships is considered an important protective factor against antisocial behaviors associated with youthful acts of aggression.
