Other agreements may include community service work, counselling, or addictions treatment for the offender. In a CJF, offenders must accept responsibility for their own actions. They are confronted with how their behaviour affected the victim personally - and they hear it directly from their victim. This is the first step toward healing and reintegrating the offender into the community as a productive member. Often more cost-effective and immediate than the court process.
All participants have a chance to be heard equally and to learn.
Individuals directly affected have a say in the outcome. Offenders, victims and supporters gain a deeper perspective on the incident. Victims receive an answer as to why the offence was committed. Bonds between people can be restored or created. Offenders take responsibility for their actions.