The Ministry of Justice has announced it's giving Devon and Cornwall police three hundred thousand pounds to help deliver restorative justice over the next two years.
Under that system, offenders can be brought face to face with their victims and hear about the real consequences of their actions.
They might also have to make amends in a practical way, for instance by repairing damage they've caused - although police say it's NOT a soft option and crimes of a serious nature will still be progressed through the courts.
The money will be given to the Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg who's a keen supporter of restorative justice - saying it reduces reoffending and is also welcomed by victims of crime.
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