When we talk about the death penalty as a form of punishment, can we ever eliminate the risk of executing an innocent person? I believe that restorative justice (RJ) offers better and more morally acceptable alternatives to resolve this ethical dilemma. Restorative justice is gradually becoming a widely acceptable alternative to capital punishment in many jurisdictions. It is primarily concerned with the reintegration of victims and offenders, involving apologies, behavioral changes, restitution and generosity. According to Daly (2002), “fully restorative practices occur at the intersection of the three circles of “victim reparation,” “offender accountability,” and “community care reconciliation.””. '