Summary Of Victim Offender Mediation

In this chapter, the author talks about approaches that allow the victim and offender to meet. One of the approaches is the Victim-offender mediation programs (VOMs). In this type of program, the offender and victim are given the opportunity to work out their issues in a conducive environment. The goal of this program is to empower participants, promote discussion, and encourage compromise. In addition to that, there are three basic objectives that come with these meetings: identifying the injustice, making things right, and considering future intentions. The second approach discussed is family group conferencing (FGC). This approach is facilitated by a facilitator who assists the group by making sure that the process remains safe and that