Due Process Model Vs. Crime Control Model

In both models brought forward from Herbert the attention seems to be more on the offender than the actually attempt to heal and repair the harm done to the victim. In the crime control model is all about being tough on crime and catching the bad guy in any way possible not much attention is put on how the police can help the victim after the person is caught. In the due process model the focus is put on the offender to get a fair trail and a not guilty verdict, the victim in the way is put aside. Due to these types of models many victims don't report their crimes because of fear of being re-victimized as you mentioned, but it could also be because they prefer to take their own actions in dealing with the crime such as seeking compensation,
hire private investigators or police officers, and maybe even resort to violence (Roach, 697). As of today the use of restorative justice is evolving in the models of punitive and non-punitive victim rights. Both models seek to bring the victim, supporters and the offender together in a way that minimizes the victimization and punishment to heal the relationship between stakeholders. Therefore, I do agree with Roach's statement, how the victim is treated determines how much of a difference the criminal justice system will have in the lives of the victim, community and offender, whether it be positive or negative. The involvement of restorative justice "provides a genuine alternative to crime or due process"(Roach,711), helping to fill in the gaps these models have acquired over the years.