Victim and Offender Dialogue
The Victim and Offender Dialogue program is a voluntary meeting between the offender and victim of a crime, after the offender has been incarcerated. The program allows victims to:
- Meet with the offender in a safe environment
- Ask the offender questions about the crime
- Explain directly to the offender how the offense has affected them
For more information about this program, you can contact our Victim Services Unit at:
999 Barretts Mill Rd.
West Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 369-3618
Toll Free: (866) 684-2846
Victim Awareness Program
The Victim Awareness Program is a 5 day workshop that inmates attend before their release. The program allows inmates to:
- Understand how their crime has affected the victim, their loved ones, their community, and themselves
- Understand the consequences of their actions
- Recognize how they have victimized other people
The program's goal is to reduce further crime committed by these inmates after they are released.
Victim Services Council
The Victim Services Council:
- Gives guidance and feedback to our Victim Services Unit
- Makes sure our department policies are sensitive to victims
- Reviews any relevant policies on victim services
- Suggests additional victim services for the future
For more information about this program, you can contact our Victim Services Unit at:
999 Barretts Mill Rd.
West Concord, MA 01742
Phone: (978) 369-3618
Toll Free: (866) 684-2846
Public awareness programs
We have a variety of programs and outreach efforts to spread awareness to victims of their rights. Some of our efforts include:
- Public Service Announcements
- Brochures
- National Crime Victims' Rights Week
- Surveys
- Training letters to district attorneys
A member of our Victim Service Unit is on call 7 days per week. You can contact them at (978) 369-3618 or toll free at (866) 684-2846.