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Juvenile Offender and Victim Mediation

Every year hundreds of juveniles in Lincoln and Lancaster County commit offenses for the first time. Many are required to make restitution and fulfill other diversion or probation requirements but it is rare for an offender to learn face-to-face of the impact their actions had on another individual or family. Victims seldom have the opportunity to meet the youth who committed the offense and express their frustration and anger. Apologies, forgiveness, and understanding are the exception rather than the rule in these cases.

Your help is needed. Lancaster County Juvenile Offender and Victim Mediation needs additional volunteer mediators to increase capacity of this year-old restorative justice program that benefits victims of crime and young offenders alike.

Click here for additional information on the Juvenile Offender and Victim Mediation training.

Click here for an application to become a certified mediator and take part in our community project.

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