Victim Meets Offender

by Mark Umbreit

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666776102
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	09/14/2023
Series:	Restorative Justice Classics
Pages:	258
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.54(d)

About the Author

Dr. Mark Umbreit has served as a facilitator, peacemaker, trainer, teacher, researcher, and author of numerous books and articles. He is a Professor Emeritus and founding Director (1994) of the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota, School of Social Work (the first academically-based restorative justice center in the global community, now on the Duluth campus). Mark has conducted training seminars and lectures throughout the world in more than 29 countries. He also serves on the faculty of the Center for Spirituality & Healing in the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota, teaching courses on Peace building & Mindfulness, and Forgiveness & Healing.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Dr. Umbreit is the foremost practitioner and researcher in the area of crime victim and offender mediation. This book reports findings from the only major study on the topic."

– Burt Galaway, Dean, Faculty of Social Work, University of Minnesota



"Here in one easily-accessible book is a summary of the key research finds in victim-offender mediation/reconciliation, coupled with practical suggestions for those operating or starting such programs."

– Howard Zehr, Director, MCC Office on Crime and Justice

Editorial Reviews

"Dr. Umbreit is the foremost practitioner and researcher in the area of crime victim and offender mediation. This book reports findings from the only major study on the topic."

– Burt Galaway, Dean, Faculty of Social Work, University of Minnesota



"Here in one easily-accessible book is a summary of the key research finds in victim-offender mediation/reconciliation, coupled with practical suggestions for those operating or starting such programs."

– Howard Zehr, Director, MCC Office on Crime and Justice

From the Publisher