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Victim Impact Program
Program Overview:
The Clackamas County Juvenile Department is committed to responding effectively to the needs and concerns of community members who are the victims of offenses committed by youth. Victim Impact Program (VIP) provides proactive outreach and restorative engagement with victims in order to understand the harm they have experienced and allow their needs and interests to help shape how the youth is held accountable, both to the victim and the community.
VIP is Committed To:
- Honoring victims’ rights throughout all phases of the juvenile justice system;
- Supporting crime victims so they feel respected, valued and informed;
- Valuing and responding to the individual and specific interests of crime victims;
- Acknowledging how crime victims have been impacted by the harmful actions committed against them;
- Informing crime victims of the steps being taken to address the harm done to them; and,
- Encouraging victim voice and participation in determining how to meaningfully address and repair the harm.
VIP Services:
VIP assists victims of property-related crimes*, including:
- Thefts and related offenses such as Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle;
- Burglaries;
- Criminal Trespassing;
- Criminal Mischief and related offenses such as Unlawfully Applying Graffiti and Arson.
The Victim Services Coordinator contacts property crime victims to provide the following services:
- Acknowledgment of the harm the victim has experienced;
- Explanation of their victims’ rights, when applicable;
- Information about how the justice system is responding to the offense;
- Notification to victims when court hearings are scheduled;
- Assistance filing financial restitution requests;
- Liaison between the victim and Juvenile Counselor;
- Emotional support during meetings and court hearings;
- Ongoing case status information;
- Assistance in writing or delivering a Victim Impact Statement;
- Information about ways the victim might participate in the process, such as Restorative Dialogue Program.
For more information about the Victim Impact Program, please contact the Victim Services Coordinator at 503-650-3109.
*If you are the victim of a person to person crime (i.e., assault, harassment), please contact the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program.
Restorative Dialogue Program
Restorative Dialogue Program (RDP) is a voluntary, confidential process that provides an opportunity for the victim of a crime, the youth who caused harm, and any other impacted individuals to come together in a facilitated conversation. Through this process, participants are able to discuss the harm that was caused and determine what needs to happen in order to work toward making things right. RDP is only utilized if there is clear potential benefit for all parties involved.
Through this process, victims are given the opportunity to:
- Express directly to the youth how they have been impacted by the youth’s actions;
- Ask any questions that may be unanswered regarding the offense;
- Have an active role in determining how the youth can be meaningfully accountable for their actions; and,
- Help make positive change.
Youth are given the opportunity to:
- Take responsibility for their actions;
- Learn about the human impact of their actions; and,
- Have a direct role in addressing the harm done through their actions.
RDP is a collaboration of the Clackamas County Juvenile Department and Clackamas County Resolution Services.
If you are interested in learning more about the Restorative Dialogue Program or would like to explore the possibility of meeting with the youth who harmed you, please contact the Victim Services Coordinator at 503-650-3109.
