BARJ in Illinois - Northern

15 th Judicial Circuit Of Illinois
106 S 5 th Street, Suite 306A
Dixon , IL 61021

Phone: 815-732-1197
Email: tschwamberger@oglecounty.org
Contact: Tom Schwamberger

What RJ practice/s do you use?
Victim Offender Conferencing (VOC)

What population do you serve?
All- primarily juvenile for the VOC Program

How/where do you get referrals?
Schools, police departments, social service agencies

Does your process, program or activity show equal concern for victims, offenders and the community of those affected?
yes

Does the process, program or activity encourage the offender to feel accountable for his conduct, and be willing to repair the harm caused to the victim and the community of those affected, in a way that focuses on the competency development of the offender?
yes

Does the process, program or activity provide opportunities for dialogue, direct and/or indirect, between all of the community of those affected, including the victim and offender?
yes

Does the process, program or activity encourage collaboration to restore and develop positive relationships among the members of the community of those affected, including the victim and the offender?
yes

In what ways are you evaluating your program?
Surveys and questionnaires to all parties who participate in a VOC. Track recidivism among offenders who have participated in VOC.