<span>In circle sentencing, the entire community has the opportunity to explain the possible impacts of the crime economically, physically and emotionally.
The term "circle sentencing" stems from a circle of representatives sitting together and trying to decide a sentence which doesn't include a jail term.
Circle Sentencing is one of the alternative sentencing courts for grown-up Aboriginal Offenders. The Circle involves the local Aboriginal individuals during the process of sentencing the offenders.
The representatives are mainly Aboriginal Elders and members of the prosecution or police and magistrate. The circle talks about the background and effects of the offense and may involve meeting the victim. The sentence may include community work. </span>
