After a crime

After a crime

Were you involved in a crime or do you know someone who was involved in a crime? Here you can read about how restorative mediation can help with recovery. After a crime, we’re there for victims, relatives of deceased people, suspects, and offenders. Anybody can contact us: we’re happy to explain more about the way we do mediation. It can concern many different types of crime: minor or major crimes, that happened a short time or a long time ago. 

Is this right for me?

Victims often report that, after the contact, they’re better able to digest and move on from the crime itself and its consequences. They can get an answer to questions like:

  • ‘Why me?'
  • ‘What does the offender look like?’ 
  • ‘Does the offender understand what the consequences were for me?’

 

An offender can answer questions and talk about what happened and how it happened.

  • ‘I want to know what the consequences were for my victim.’
  • ‘Now, I can show a different side of myself.’
  • ‘I don't want the victim to be afraid of me anymore.’
     

How does restorative mediation work?

After you apply, the mediator will have a conversation with you about your wants and wishes regarding the mediation process. Only after that and with your permission, the mediator will contact the other person. Participation is always voluntary and confidential. It is completely free of cost, you don’t have to pay anything. Read more about how it works.

Contact us for more information, or apply directly for an intake with one of our mediators.

Read the experience stories of people who applied for restorative mediation after a crime.

Human to human. How restorative mediation can help.

Jordi was convicted for multiple robberies. Gwen was robbed at knifepoint inside her home. In this video, they talk about their experiences with restorative mediation. 
Watch the video.

Experiences of participants

Contact with the other person can help

Find out more about the possibilities and apply for restorative mediation.