BARJ in Illinois - Central Illinois

McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office
104 W. Front St Room 605
Bloomington, IL 61701

Phone: (309) 888-5416
Email: bobbie.smith@mcleancountyil.gov
Contact: Bobbie Jo Smith

What RJ practice/s do you use?
Victim Offender Mediation

Specific services offered:
We work in collaboration with Juvenile Court Serves and provide mediation services to some juvenile offenders and their victims.

What population do you serve?
Juveniles involved with Juvenile Court Services

How/where do you get referrals?
Through Juvenile Court Services

Does your process, program or activity show equal concern for victims, offenders and the community of those affected?
Yes all parties are included in the mediation process.

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, everyone involved has an opportunity for dialogue.

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

Does the process, program or activity empower the community of those affected to increase its capacity to recognize and respond to harm and crime in a restorative justice way?
Yes

In what ways are you evaluating your program?
Evaluations are sent to all parties involved with the mediation process.