Victim Benefits:

The victim has an opportunity to:

•  Express to the youth the personal impact of the incident;
•  Direct questions to the youth pertaining to the incident, to gain a better understanding;
•  Experience the youth acknowledging responsibility for the incident;
•  Ask for or receive an apology;
•  Participate equally in the process of determining appropriate reparation;
•  Obtain resolution and closure.

Youth Benefits:

The youth has an opportunity to:

•  Become aware of how the incident affected the victim and others;
•  Apologize to the victim and accept responsibility for the incident;
•  Participate equally in developing a fair and reasonable agreement;
•  Work toward (re)gaining the respect of those affected by repairing the harm and making things right;
•  Reconnect to family & reintegrate into community;
•  Receive help for voiced concerns and referrals to community resources;
•  Avoid lengthy court process and criminal record.

Community Benefits:

For the community, the program provides:

•  An alternative to the court process that is more expedient and cost efficient;
•  Increased confidence in the methods and likelihood of preventing future re-offending;
•  An opportunity for community involvement & training in mediation and conflict resolution;
•  Increased community satisfaction with youth justice;
•  A safer community and a healthier future for victims, youth, and community members.