Source: (1999) OVA Newsletter, Mary Achilles, Victim Advocate, vol. 3, issue 1.
Lavery and Achilles identify important issues and questions that must be addressed when apologies by offenders to their victims is considered as part of a restorative justice endeavor. The victim must be in control – fully informed of the offenders motives and expectations, and allowed to decide when and if to accept an apology – in order for the apology to have a truly rehabilitative effect.
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