Parent / Guardian Comments:

 

“Facilitated very well. Pleased with the conference.”

 

“Great program – gives the kids an informal way to participate in being accountable for what they had done.”

 

“I thought this was a positive circle. I saw the sincerity in the girls. I also benefitted from this situation. I think that this is a good way of giving a second chance. We all make mistakes.”

 

“I think this is a good way to hold an offender accountable without having a police record follow them.  It gives them a chance to apologize and learn who they have affected.”

 

“I thought it was very relaxed and calm conference.  I got a lot off my chest and it helped to get the facts straight.”

 

“Good interaction process, effective outcome and knowledgeable leaders.”

 

“The session was positive not punitive. The community representatives gave a good perspective for the girls.  I am optimistic for the future.”

 

“The volunteers were excellent examples, caring, concerned and gave interesting ideas/concerns of the community.”

 

“Excellent program! Very positive way to handle a difficult situation.”

 

“Good to have a chance to voice my opinion and not be judged”.

 

“This process was very helpful in terms of providing both the youth and the community a voice. Often in the court process there is not an opportunity for open discussion.”

 

“This was a good session, thank you very much for taking the time to be with us as parents and children. All the girls will know personally how it affected everyone.”

 

“This was something I think every at-risk child should try.”

 

“It is positive to see that each individual circumstance is treated as such; that my child had an opportunity to express her feelings of disappointment in herself in an open minded forum.”