Victim Meets Offender
Victim Meets Offender by Mark Umbreit, published by Wipf & Stock Publishers on September 14, 2023, is a significant work in the restorative justice movement, spanning 258 pages. This edition presents the first multi-state empirical study focused on the effects of restorative justice dialogue, particularly through victim-offender mediation, which is also known as victim-offender reconciliation or conferencing. The book examines various programs across California, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas, providing valuable insights into client satisfaction, perceptions of fairness, and restitution completion.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis of restorative justice practices, supported by comparison group data and recidivism statistics. The study highlights the impact of victim-offender dialogue on both victims and offenders, contributing to discussions in fields such as ethics, politics, and social sciences. Umbreit’s work has been influential in shaping policies and practices related to restorative justice across multiple regions, making it a crucial resource for those interested in the intersection of religion, spirituality, and social justice.
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Victim Meets Offender (1993) is truly a seminal publication in the restorative justice movement. It represents the first multi-state empirical study of the impact of restorative justice dialogue through the first and most widely used restorative justice practice, namely victim offender mediation (also referred to as victim offender reconciliation, victim offender conferencing, or victim offender dialogue). Examining programs in California, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas, this book provides comparison group data on client satisfaction, victim perceptions of fairness, and completion of restitution. Recidivism data is also included. After more than three decades, Umbreit’s seminal publication remains the most widely cited restorative justice study and has influenced policy development and practice in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
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