The County of Riverside is seeking proposals from qualified parties to provide Restorative Justice Program Services for the County's Probation Department. The program aims to allow victims to take an active role in the process, while offenders can take responsibility for their actions and make amends through mediation and conciliation services. The contract was awarded to Chapman University Fowler School of Law, pending approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
• The program focuses on the needs of victims and offenders, as well as the community.
• The goal is to allow victims to take an active role in the process and offenders to take responsibility for their actions.
• The program uses mediation and conciliation services to develop an agreement to repair the harm done.
• The contract was awarded to Chapman University Fowler School of Law.
• The County of Riverside posts all bidding opportunities on two websites: www.purchasing.co.riverside.ca.us and www.publicpurchase.com.