Assisted by a trained facilitator, parties affected by crime meet in a safe space to discuss:
- what happened
- what thoughts led up to the incident
- how the parties felt at the time and how they feel now
- what is needed to repair the harm done (to the extent possible)
Those most impacted by the crime make the important decisions about how to repair the harm and create a mutually acceptable agreement. Possibilities include but are not limited to:
- letters of apology
- offender contracts to replace the victim’s out-of-pocket losses
- community or personal service
- personal improvement classes
For further information, contact us at rji@fairfieldcenter.org or 540.434.0059 x3.