| Victims
of Crime
Community Connection's programs are all restorative in nature. In addition to those listed elsewhere in this website, the following activities are available: Victim Awareness Panels - Crime victims come face-to-face with offenders in structured presentations. Major themes are awareness, healing and reconciliation. Victim-Offender Dialog - Victims of violent crime and their offenders meet under the guidance of a trained facilitator. Offender Accountability - Former offenders address inmates about self-destructive behavior. Offender Advocacy - The agency actively supports all programs that promote offender competence. Crime Prevention - The agency actively supports proactive crime prevention programs such as community policing and interaction with children of incarcerated parents. Community Education - Speakers are available for community groups interested in crime prevention and restorative activities. "Crime causes injuries. Injuries create obligations. Justice means making them right." - Howard Zehr |