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Every Victim Deserves a Voice. Victims' Voices Heard extends a powerful opportunity to those who have experienced the trauma of violent crime – a chance to engage in a face-to-face meeting with the individuals responsible for these acts.
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We work to restore victims’ lives and end repeated violence
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Our mission is to empower and uplift the lives of crime victims and survivors. We achieve this by offering transformative programs that foster meaningful dialogue between victims and offenders, providing offenders with a profound understanding of the lasting trauma experienced by their victims and survivors.
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...we are committed to the restoration of victims' lives and the prevention of recurrent acts of violence.
Historically, victims of violent crime were often marginalized within the justice system, their rights and needs overshadowed by those of offenders. Victims' Voices Heard, Inc. is a trailblazing organization dedicated to rectifying this imbalance.
Our flagship program, the Victim-Offender Dialogue Program, empowers survivors of violent crime by facilitating face-to-face meetings with their offenders, fostering a crucial step in the healing and recovery process. As advocates, we guide victims through this emotionally charged journey, ensuring their safety in a secure environment.
In our unwavering commitment to end the cycle of violence, our proficient team offers the Impact of Crime on Victims Program within three correctional facilities in Delaware. This evidence-based program has garnered national recognition, effectively reducing the re-offense rate of participants by up to 50%.
To further support victims, we maintain an Apology Letter Bank, where those affected by violent crime can inquire about the submission of apology letters by offenders.
It's essential to note that our services are provided at no cost to victims, survivors, and their families. Victims' Voices Heard is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, established in 2010, but we have been delivering restorative justice programs in Delaware since 2002.
Our program is based around the restorative justice concept. Restorative justice aims to center the justice process more on the needs of the victim,
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Our Program
Our Victim-Offender Dialogue Program offers a unique opportunity for victims to communicate directly with offenders in a safe, guided environment. This restorative justice process fosters healing by allowing victims to share their experiences, gain answers, and seek closure, while offenders face the impact of their actions. Through facilitated dialogue, we aim to promote accountability, understanding, and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
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