drawing on his experience and interest in criminal justice law, lee has introduced legislation promoting victims' rights and reducing recidivism. he advocates for laws allowing prosecutors or victims to use restorative justice, which is an approach to crime that focuses on the emotional needs and interests of victims, encourages offenders to take responsibility for their crimes and supports sentences that pay victims back when possible. lee introduced a bill in 2011 to define and promote restorative justice in colorado state law, encouraging it as an alternative to the existing corrections system in some cases and as a compliment to it in others.