Table 6.
Cost estimates for the restorative justice pathway.
| Stage in the process | Restorative justice worker time | Restorative justice manager time | Police constable | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 45 min | 9 min | – | £15 |
| Assessment | 7 h | 1.4 h | 15 min | £158 |
| Direct restorative justice | 79 h | 15.8 h | – | £1,592 |
| Indirect restorative justice | 19 h | 3.8 h | – | £373 |