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State of Delaware. Title 11. Crimes and Criminal Procedure. Special Programs. Chapter 95. Victim Offender Mediation. State of Delaware.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The resolution of felony, misdemeanor and juvenile delinquent disputes can be costly and complex in a judicial setting where the parties involved are necessarily in an adversary posture and subject to formalized procedures; and (2) Victim-offender mediation programs can meet the needs of Delaware's citizens by providing forums in which persons may voluntarily participate in the resolution of certain criminal offenses in an informal and less adversarial atmosphere. (excerpt)

Link: http://www.delcode.state.de.us/title11/c095/index.htm

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