Healing the Harm

Restorative practices for adult victims, youth victims & parents seeking to move forward in hope beyond the harm. 

    No one can undo what happened, but there’s a process that can help you find healing.

    When you’ve been a victim of a crime, the pain can be deep, and speaking with your offender can feel unfathomable.

    We can help you begin true healing through Restorative Justice Dialogue.

    How does this process work? 

    We walk you through a proven process that was formulated in the 1990s which addresses the harm caused in the crime or violation through face-to-face dialogue alongside a trained facilitator.

    1.

    Connect with a Facilitator

    When you reach out to Advoz, your case will be assigned to a professionally trained Advoz facilitator who will contact you to schedule a time to meet with you and your family.

    2.

    Explore

    You’ll have an initial meeting with your facilitator where you will share about the incident and your reactions while the facilitator helps you uncover your needs for healing and explore if and how a dialogue with your offender might help you.

    3.

    Create Restoration

    If everyone voluntarily agrees, you will have an opportunity to proceed in a facilitated face-to-face dialogue between you and the other person(s).  Expect accountability, learning, and closure.

    You can find hope and healing. We can help.

    We understand it takes a lot of courage and humility to come to invite another party into the hurt and harm in your life.

    When you come to Advoz, we hold your hurt with kindness and lead you to the hope and healing you seek through our proven practices.

    Don’t wait another day.
    Reach out to start the process of restoration!

    More Information About Our Restorative Justice Dialogue Program

    You can have your say. Through our Restorative Justice Dialogue program, you can ask to talk about an outcome that speaks to your needs as well as an opportunity to work out an agreement with the offender about the consequences. This will also provide an opportunity for you to have your questions answered.

    If you have been harmed in a juvenile crime incident that’s been referred to Lancaster County Juvenile Probation, your case will probably be referred to our Restorative Justice Dialogue program by a probation officer and the juvenile court. You can also call our program coordinator to confirm that we have received the referral or wait until the case manager calls you.

    If the person responsible for the crime is known to you, you can begin this process by calling our case manager to see if your particular incident qualifies for our Restorative Justice Dialogue program.

    Is the process safe?

    Yes. Emotional and physical safety is a priority. A face-to-face dialogue will take place only if:

    • You are comfortable meeting with the other person.
    • The facilitator has determined there is no potential harm or risk to either person
    • Both sides agree to be respectful and not cause any harm to the other person.

    Restorative justice dialogue sessions take place in a publicly accessible location. You will also talk with the other person about what you need to ensure safety in the future.

    Do I need to meet with the person who harmed me?

    No. Meeting with the other person is not a requirement. Being involved in this process is voluntary. At any point, you are able to end the process. Many people have found facilitated face-to-face dialogue to be valuable for their own healing; approximately 90% of crime victims report satisfaction and closure in follow-up surveys. However, this program may not be for everyone. Please call us to discuss options for your particular incident.

    How will this process help me?

    Advoz works with nearly 200 cases each year to help people “make things right” after they were harmed. 90% of those participating say that it helped them.

    Being involved in Harmed-Offender Dialogue will help you:

    • Learn why the crime happened.
    • Tell the other person how their behavior has affected you.
    • Get answers to your questions.
    • Reduce your fear of the crime being repeated.
    • Develop and further your healing process.
    • Influence the other person to refrain from further criminal actions by giving them an opportunity to learn from their experience.

    Watch this story below and see how Advoz Restorative Justice Dialogue brought them hope and healing:

    Hope and healing are possible.
    Choose restoration for yourself today!

    Advoz Restorative Justice Programs in Lancaster, PA

    Find restoration today!

    This hurt doesn’t need to hold your life back. Reach out to Advoz today to begin the process of healing and creating hope for your future.

    Advoz Restorative Justice Programs in Lancaster, PA
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    “It was truly amazing. A venue that provided closure”

    – Someone harmed by crime and sought restoration through dialogue

    You can also call to find out how to get started:

    Phone: (717) 397-2404, Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 4:30 PM.

    Email: restorativejustice@advoz.org

    Advoz does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. Advoz does not retaliate against persons who file a complaint about discrimination or participate in a discrimination proceeding. .

    Find Resolution and Healing

    We believe there is always a possibility of restoration. Let us help you create it.

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    Advoz Restorative Justice Programs in Lancaster, PA