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| Lolita Albers |
I work with Victim-Offender Mediation, the Victim Impact Panel, and am starting with Family Group Conferencing.
What drove you to become involved with these programs?
When I first heard about the CDR’s victim-offender mediation training several years ago I was immediately interested. Victims and offenders sitting down face-to-face and each telling their stories and listening to the other person’s story is powerful, and I was excited to become part of the process. Mediation is an opportunity to prevent offenders from moving into the criminal justice system, which benefits those immediately involved as well as society in general.
What is your favorite part about volunteering with the programs?
I’m continually inspired by the willingness of victims to help offenders move beyond their offense; this is especially true with juvenile offenders.
What would you say to someone who is considering volunteering at the CDR?
You will be involved with a program that allows you to make a real difference in people’s lives.
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