Handbook on Restorative justice programmes

From the perspective of the victims
앫 There is a danger of burdening the victim with numerous unneces-
sary, traumatic or intimidating meetings.
앫 There is a risk, particularly within small communities with close rela-
tionships between individuals, that some victims may be pressured
into participating in a process with which they do not really agree.
앫 Difficulties in ensuring the safety of the victim in the restorative
process.
앫 Difficulties in ensuring the confidentiality of the process when
necessary.
앫 Preventing the re-victimization of the victim. There is some evidence
to suggest that some victims of crime may experience increased fear
of re-victimization after participating in a restorative justice process.