Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs (VORPs), they are an integral component of restorative justice philosophy. Many crime victims are seeking fairness, justice, and restitution as defined by them (restorative justice) as opposed to revenge and punishment.

1. Go to Massachusetts official website and find out funding levels and what services are available to crime victims.
2. Discuss how learning aboutvictimologyhelps you to further understand offending behavior.
3. In your opinion, does the criminal justice system do enough to guarantee victims' rights, and what other steps can be taken to lessen the harm suffered by victims in the aftermath of being victimized?