Reconciliation programs for victims and criminals and the potential of their implementation in Russian Federation

The article is devoted to the actual problems of using in the Russian Federation programs of reconciliation of victims and criminals in the modern Russian criminal process. Being one of the elements of the restorative justice system, reconciliation programs have significant potential, effectiveness and can be successfully applied as a worthy alternative to classic criminal prosecution for various categories of crimes. The author offers a four-level algorithm for implementing the conciliatory program designed by him, based on the practice of the justice circles. In conclusion, it is concluded that it is necessary to give reconciliation programs in Russia a legal basis and a clear procedural form through legislation.