Community justice conference Victims, offenders and members of the community meet to work out an agreement that meets the needs of the victim, the offender and the community. It gives members of the community a role in helping the victim and the offender. The accused person may also be diverted to educational programs, counselling or other services. Before initiating alternative measures, the victim is consulted. The victim receives information about alternative measures and then chooses whether he or she wishes to participate in the process.
Every effort is made to secure the victim's involvement in alternative measures cases.
The victim's participation is very important to the alternative measures process. The victim may also help the accused accept responsibility for his or her actions. If the victim is unwilling or unable to participate, the case may still go to an alternative measures program. Even if the victim chooses not to participate, he or she will be advised about the outcome of the case. The victim will also be informed of whether the accused successfully completes the alternative measures program.