The Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) Program is a service provided by the Victim Services Program to victims who are interested in meeting with the offender in their case. Participation in this program is victim-initiated, victim-centered and voluntary on the part of the victim and offender.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD)?
• What is the difference between Mediation and Victim Offender Dialogue?
• Are victims or offenders required to do this?
• Why would a victim or a family survivor choose to do this?
• Why would an offender choose to do this?
• What would be considered a severe or violent crime?
• Will domestic violence be eligible for Victim Offender Dialogue?
• How would a victim initiate a request to do a Dialogue?
• Does the offender have to be incarcerated?
• Who will be facilitating the actual dialogues?
• How long does the process take?
• Can participation change the release status of an offender?
• When will the Department of Corrections offer Victim Offender Dialogue to victims?

For further information or to request a Victim Offender Dialogue, please contact the Director of Victim Services at (888)810-1847.