The goal of early tribal punishments was to restore balance in the community. To that end, social groups relied primarily on reconciliation rituals, in particular restitution. To what extent was this...

The goal of early tribal punishments was to restore balance in the community. To that end, social groups relied primarily on reconciliation rituals, in particular restitution. To what extent was this goal similar to or different from the goals of restorative justice? (Be sure to address the issues of blood revenge and banishment in your answer.) Would these rituals work today?