Definition
Programs that provide opportunities for crime victims to meet with offenders in a safe, structured setting, discuss the circumstances and impact of the crime and participate in the formulation of a restitution plan which may be monetary, consist of work for the victim, entail community service, or involve other forms of compensation for harm that was caused. With the assistance of a facilitator, victims have an opportunity to ask questions and describe how the crime has affected them and/or their families. The focus of victim/offender conferencing is on victim healing, offender accountability and restoration of losses.
URL Name
FN-1900-9000
Third Level Code
FN-1900
Taxonomy Code
FN-1900.9000
Parent Code
FN-1900
Family Code
F
Second Level Code
FN
Fourth Level Code
FN-1900-9000
Use References
Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs, Victim/Offender Reconciliation Programs, VOMP Programs, VORP Programs, Community Conferencing, Victim-Offender Conferencing, Victim/Offender Conferencing, Victim-Offender Counseling, Victim/Offender Counseling, Victim-Offender Mediation, Victim-Offender Meetings, Victim/Offender Meetings
Publication Status
Draft