Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation and the Prevalence of Subsequent Delinquent Behavior: A Meta-Analysis

Nugent, William R.; Williams, Mona; Umbreit, Mark S.

doi:10.1177/1049731504265831

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“…Meta-analysis studies including control or comparison groups or conducted using only VOM procedures continue to find a positive impact of diversion versus dispositions (Latimer et al, 2005;Nugent et al, 2001). Findings showed that those who participated in these procedures recidivated 30%-32% less than non-participating juveniles (Nugent et al, 2001;Nugent, Williams & Umbreit, 2004). …”

Section: In This Context the Spanish Law Of Criminal Liability Of MImentioning

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Impact of Type of Intervention on Youth Reoffending: Are Gender and Risk Level Involved?

Jara

García-Gomis

Villanueva

2015

Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

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Abstract. The objective of this study was to analyse the impact of the type of intervention on youth re-offending. Moreover, the possible influence that the offender's gender and level of risk could have on this relation was also explored. Juvenile offenders pertaining to four different types of educational interventions participated in the study (N = 210): victim-offender mediation (VOM) as a diversion procedure, and case closure, reprimand and community service as dispositions. Aged between 14-18 years, they were assessed by means of the YLS/CMI Inventory. Recidivism rates were evaluated as the number of new records in a follow-up period of 24 months. Results of this study showed that type of intervention (diversion versus dispositions) had no apparent effect on youth recidivism. Furthermore, an important aspect to consider in youth assessment was the different impact that risk level had on boys' and girls' recidivism.

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Section: In This Context the Spanish Law Of Criminal Liability Of MImentioning

confidence: 99%

Impact of Type of Intervention on Youth Reoffending: Are Gender and Risk Level Involved?

Jara

García-Gomis

Villanueva

2015

Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

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“…Research indicates that these approaches are often effective in yielding high rates of participant satisfaction, promoting high restitution completion rates (Umbreit et al 1998(Umbreit et al , 2001(Umbreit et al , 2002(Umbreit et al , 2005 and reducing recidivism (Bonta et al 2006;Nugent et al 2003). In addition, some evidence indicates that restorative conferences effectively addresses the harm caused by offenses including family violence and holds offenders accountable (Bazemore and Schiff 2005;Calhoun and Pelech 2010;Pennell and Burford 2000;Umbreit and Vos 2000;UNODC 2006).…”

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Putting a Human Face on Crimes: A Qualitative Study on Restorative Justice Processes for Youths

Choi

Green

Gilbert

2011

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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Restorative justice conferences including Victim Offender Mediation (VOM) are rapidly increasing. Due to a lack of participants' accounts on their experiences, gaining knowledge on how restorative justice works from their perspective is critical, especially to further development of justice policy and practice. In this exploratory qualitative study we interviewed 37 participants in a VOM operating in a mid-sized Midwestern city in the United States. In this article, we examine some youths' experiences in their VOM to deepen our understanding of how and why restorative discourses work. Findings suggest that meeting their victims through VOM helped the youths realize the extent of the consequences of their actions by being able to personalize their victims and their victimized experiences. In conclusion we highlight the importance of appreciating the unseen effects of the crimes. Lastly, we make some recommendations for practitioners to assist their developing better programs in dealing with youths in restorative justice contexts.

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“…In recent years, this body of literature has expanded greatly and the research overwhelmingly documents "the positive impact of restorative practices at multiple levels, with case types ranging from first-time offenders and misdemeanants to more serious chronic and violent offenders" (Bazemore & Elis 2007, p. 397; also see Hayes 2007). The authors argue that in contrast to empirical research about treatment programs for offenders the outcomes of which are not uniformly successful, the positive research results of restorative justice programs are more consistent: "Most studies of restorative programmes, including recent meta-analyses (Bonta et al 2000;nugent et al 2003) indicate some positive impact […] and some suggest that restorative programmes may have equal or stronger impacts than many treatment programmes. " The data on the positive impact for the victims of crimes are particularly strong.…”

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Mediation in Germany and Other Western Countries

Kury¹,

Kuhlmann²

2017

CrimLithuan

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Abstract.Empirical studies over the past decades have repeatedly shown the limited usefulness of harsh punishment in reducing crime. In response to these research results, historical approaches to crime reduction, such as mediation and restorative justice, have regained prominence, especially in Germany and other western European countries. The women's movement and the growing role of victimology have contributed to the increased use of these methods as alternatives to incarceration. The debates across these countries vary depending on the historical background of the penal climate in these states, which particularly explains the differences between Eastern and Western European countries in this regard. Empirical studies show the positive impact of mediation on offenders as well as victims. yet in spite of these results, in most countries, including Germany, the use of mediation remains limited, especially in regard to adult offenders. At the same time, the uses of mediation in non-criminal conflict settings, such as schools, family or work disputes have increased significantly with positive results.

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Participation in Victim-Offender Mediation and the Prevalence of Subsequent Delinquent Behavior: A Meta-Analysis

Cited by 63 publications

References 9 publications

Impact of Type of Intervention on Youth Reoffending: Are Gender and Risk Level Involved?

Impact of Type of Intervention on Youth Reoffending: Are Gender and Risk Level Involved?

Putting a Human Face on Crimes: A Qualitative Study on Restorative Justice Processes for Youths

Mediation in Germany and Other Western Countries

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