Facing Violence: The Path of Restorative Justice and Dialogue

Facing Violence: The Path of Restorative Justice and Dialogue presents dramatic and surprising research findings on the use of victim-offender mediation in crimes of severe violence, including murder and rape. It recounts the experiences of victims, offenders and staff members in pioneering Texas and Ohio programs. The book distills the results of interviews conducted with a total of 40 victims, 39 offenders and 21 program staff and volunteers in this pioneering effort on the part of the justice systems in Texas and Ohio.Mark S. Umbreit is the author of 'Facing Violence: The Path of Restorative Justice and Dialogue', published 2003 under ISBN 9781881798453 and ISBN 1881798453.