Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)

What is the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)?

This is a court diversion program offered in partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice. The VORP provides the victims of juvenile crime the opportunity to have a structured face-to-face meeting with their juvenile offenders in a secure, safe environment, in order to facilitate a process of healing and restitution.

Who makes referrals for VORP?

Typically, the Department of Juvenile Justice refers cases for mediation.

Victims may also request cases go to mediation.

Parents may request participation in the program and cases will be reviewed and considered by the NJC in conjunction with the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Can adults participate in VORP?

On a case-by-case basis, the NJC will accept adult cases, post adjudication.

Requests for mediation should come from the victim.

How much does the program cost?

There is no charge for VORP mediations.

For more information:

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