NCJ Number
116705
Journal
Crime and Delinquency Volume: 35 Issue: 2 Dated: (April 1989) Pages: 217-233
Date Published
1989
Length
17 pages
Annotation
Victim-offender mediation as a dispositional alternative is a fairly recent addition to the juvenile justice system.
Abstract
The number of mediation programs has been increasing during the past decade, but little is evident about the design and implementation of these programs. This article reports findings from a survey of 240 juvenile justice organizations in the United States. Program designs, goals, and perceptions of effectiveness are discussed. (Author abstract)