Restorative Justice is based on a theory of justice that focuses on crime and wrong-doing as acts against the individual or community rather than the state. It emphasizes repairing harm caused or revealed by criminal behavior. In Restorative Justice processes, the person who has done harm (defendant) and the person who has been harmed (victim/survivor) take an active role. The victim/survivor may receive an apology, direct reparation or indirect action to restore or heal what has occurred to the extent possible. Restorative Justice involves a fostering of dialogue between the defendant and the victim/survivor, and has shown the highest rates of victim/survivor satisfaction, true accountability by those who have caused harm, and reduced recidivism.