Discuss reasons why males are more likely to be victimized by a stranger and females are more likely to be victimized by someone they know.

2. Discuss under what circumstances (e.g., offense types) victim notification services would be helpful.

3.. Why do you think conflict in poor neighborhoods is often solved via violence, whereas in "less-deviant" neighborhoods, conflicts are typically resolved via nonviolent methods? How does experiencing victimization contribute to offending?

4. Discuss the opportunities victims have to participate in the criminal justice system. Should victims' rights be expanded? If yes, what rights do you think victims should have?

5. What if you were the victim of a burglary and the perpetrator was put into a victim-reconciliation program? Would you agree to meet with the offender in the program? What would you tell the offender? What if you were raped? Would you agree to meet with the offender in that situation? Discuss which types of crimes might best fit VORPs and which might not be best.