Referrals to VOMP often result in quicker disposition of cases. VOMP offers the Clackamas County Juvenile Department an opportunity to involve victims and address their needs in a meaningful way. Members of the community are offered the opportunity to solve some of their own problems in a creative way. Statistics have shown that resolution and restitution are more successful than some other alternatives. The intent is to get feedback as to how the process went for everyone.
Constructive criticism is encouraged.
Hundreds of people have filled out the questionnaires. The responses have been overwhelmingly favorable. The following is a sampling of some comments provided on questionnaires. Also the chance to discuss what happened. I wish now that I would have used my own judgment as he is a fair individual and not at all like I was told that he would be like.