Offenders have a direct part in setting restitution resulting in ownership for the decision and its fulfillment. VORP gives the offender a chance to become a productive rather than a dependent member of the community. VORP helps stop the cycle of crime for many offenders. Criminal Justice Officials benefit since VORP offers judges, police, and probation officers an alternative to incarceration and other sanctions which is less costly and opens the door to an increased understanding and positive attitude toward the system by victims, offenders, and community volunteers. Communities benefit because resolution and restitution are more productive and less expensive than some other alternatives and because communication and reconciliation offer opportunity to repair the breach in the community.
Volunteers receive satisfaction from helping others become reconciled.
Volunteers also learn to deal with their own personal relationships in a more conciliatory manner. Enter your email address to receive email when this page is updated.