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2011 Volume 29
- May 2011
"Making a difference...Seeing the light" by Craig FauntLeRoy; Meet the interns; Director changes her name.
- October 2011
"Laughter and Embrace" by Teri Johnson; meet interns Antonia Guzman, Hla Vang and Isamar Mendez;
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2009 Volume 27
- January 2009
"Mediation Reflections" by Max McDougal; Book Review: Dacia Maraini's The Silent Duchess by Danielle Bove; 13th Restorative Justice Conference announcement; VORP in the news
- February 2009
"Mediation Reflections" by Danielle Bove; Statistics Review by Noelle Daoudian
- March 2009
"Laughter and Mediation" by Morgan Crawford and Pamela Cline; "RJ Conference brings Illumination & Hope" by Noelle Daoudian
- April 2009
The intern issue
- June 2009
All about the Restorative Justice Initiative and the new mediation class.
- July 2009
"Achieving transformation by Alfonso Padron; "Amy Wall Story available on DVD; VORP mediators needed for pilot project
- August 2009
"An Unexpected Friendship" by Noelle Daoudian; "Reconciliation: Not limited by language" by Daniella Bove;
- November/December 2009
Community Justice Conference story by Noelle Daoudian; Case manager Morgan Crawford hands off to Daniella Bove; Reedley Police VORP referrals to begin in January; |
2010 Volume 28
- January-February 2010
"Paradigm shift" by Kelly Thompson; online donations; VORP t-shirts; VORP organizing institute;
- May 2010
Sustaining Friends;
- November 2010
Meet the interns; Introducing new communications and marketing assistant; Daniella Bove's reflections on her time in Fresno;
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2007 Volume 25
- October 2007
Transitions at VORP; Kingdom Work, John Isaak; Intern introductions
- November 2007
Get to know Noelle Daoudian; new interns from CSUF Sambo Peang and Jermaine Armstrong; matching grant goal reached
- December 2007
"'Tis the season" by Noelle Daoudian; "Understanding gained through mediation" by Dorreen Roth; Introducing new case manager Morgan Crawford
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2008 Volume 26
- January 2008
"Pathways of Resolution" by Morgan Crawford; "Mediation Memoirs" by Jeff Klein; introducing bookkeeper Norma Cabrera
- February 2008
"The numbers are in" by Noelle Daoudian reporting 2007 statistics; "Snowball of Passion" by Morgan Crawford; introducing intern Christopher Kelm
- May 2008
Donald Fischer 40th Annual Volunteer Award Recipient; "Offering Hope" by Noelle Daoudian; Mediation story by Jana Hendricks
- August 2008
Noelle Daoudian on the Santa Barbara Restorative Justice Conference; "Cases in Stock" by Morgan Crawford
- September 2008
"Shoplifting Class" by Ed Barton; Meet our new intern Marilyn Starks
- October 2008
"Taggers take responsibility" by Karen Peterson; "Meet our new intern Ernesto Cazares;" "THANK YOU goes out to all who attended, supported, donated, and volunteered at our fall 2008 fundraiser"
November 2008 "Being Thankful" by Morgan Crawford, a story about a family event; Report on a school case by Morgan Crawford; photo of VORP honorees Hon. Denise Whitehead and Chief Probation Officer Linda Penner
- December 2008
"Reflections on reconciliation" by Noelle Daoudian, a case story; Introducing Mennonite Voluntary Service worker Danielle Bove
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Newsletters 2003-2007 Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, Administrator
2007 Volume 25
- January 2007
"Administrator's Corner" recapping the past year and looking ahead; case story by Alicia Hinton; "Valley Recognition" by Noelle Daoudian describing the recent Fresno Bee story about our program
- February 2007
"Administrator's Corner" report on our 2006 experience with the citation cases; "Mediation and Me" by Lynne Jennings
- March 2007
"Administrator's Corner" report on our 2006 experience with standard cases and a graph of our total casses for the last 23 years; special training opportunities.
- June 2007
"Shoplifting Class experience" by Karen Wood; an offender's success story; Ron Claassen honored
- July 2007
"Administrator's Corner" on the meaning of freedom; "Persistence in the face of frustration" case report by Bill Simon; getting to know intern Keith Page; birth of Cameron Phouthachak
- August 2007
"More than mediation" by Dave Obwald; introducing summer intern Isaac George
- September 2007
Administrator's Corner on the status of our challenge grant; mediation story by Heather Franco; introduction of new Center for Peacmaking and Conflict Studies program - Circles of Support and Accountability for paroled sex offenders
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2005 Volume 23
- February 2005
Case story from Katie Fast; news and notes; annual report
- March 2005
A car keying case; news and notes; 10 easy ways
- May 2005
A success story from Hien Vu; report from the American Society of Victimology
- June 2005
Summertime at VORP
- September 2005
The fire case, by Donald Fischer; introducing mediation manager Jenna Preheim
- October 2005
Church based VORP by Tony Redferm; 11th annual Restorative Justice Conference
- November 2005
"The Transforming Power of VORP" by Ron Claassen, a case story; advanced training info; news of new VORP initiatives
- December 2005
"Reconciliation as Generosity and Invitation" by Tony Redfern, a case story; church-based VORPs; shoplifter program
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2006 Volume 24
- January 2006
"Affirmation From Fresno
County Juvenile Probation" by Beatrice F. Sanchez, DPO IV; Statistical report; introduction of intern Joe Montanez
- February 2006
"What it means to be a VORP Master Mediator" a report of a gathering of VORP Master Mediators; "Case Success Story" by Victoria Walters
- March 2006
"Building a Church-Based VORP" by Ron Blalack, Associate Pastor, Peoples Church; "A Success Story"
- April 2006
"$100,000 matching gift to VORP" by Ron Claassen; "Restorative Justice Work Being Implemented at San Quentin Prison" by Jack Dison
- May 2006
"In-service for VORP mediators" by Duane Ruth-Heffelbower; "Mediation: One Process, Many Uses" By Noelle Daoudian
- June 2006
"Current Challenges" by Duane Ruth-Heffelbower; "Success Story" by Christine Patzkowsky-Smith
- August 2006
Goodbye from Jenna Preheim and Hello from Noelle Daoudian; Regional Foundation grant; Baptist Temple’s Graffiti Abatement Program;
- September 2006
12th Restorative Justice Conference by Duane Ruth-Heffelbower; Resorative Discipline by Jill Schellenberg; Intern introductions
- October 2006
Restorative Justice Conference report by Noelle Daoudian; Mediation in Angola by Jason Ekk; a parent's letter to VORP; intern introductions
- November 2006
An offender and his mother speak about their VORP experience; "Season of Thanks" by Noelle Daoudian.
- December 2006
"A Mediation Story" by Tim & Lou Ann Moore; "It's been a good year" by Duane Ruth-Heffelbower; intern Juan Angel Villon introduces himself
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2003 Volume 21
- February 2003
Case story from Sheri Wiedenhofer; news and notes
- May 2003
Case story from Johnny Phouthachak; news and notes
- July 2003
Case story from Rene Soto; interview with mediator Rick Gaston; news and notes
- August 2003
Case story from Don Fisher; news and notes
- October 2003
A success story by Megan Thompson and Helmine Bigler; interview of mediator Rene Soto; Mediator recognition list
- November 2003
"Mediators in the church" by Earlene Hodgson and Dale Reed; Megan's VORP crossword puzzle
- December 2003
"A Miracle the VORP Way" by Cindy Sparks; "VORP Workshop at the 10th Annual Restorative Justice Conference" by Megan Thompson.
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- January 2004
Ron Claassen and Duane Ruth-Heffelbower international restorative justice work; "A mediation story" by Michael Blue; Sustaining Friends recognition
- March 2004
"Focus Groups on VORP and Restorative Justice" by Jack Dison; "Introducing our interns" by Megan Thompson;
- April 2004
"Mediation story" about the work of Case Manager Megan Thompson, first published at www.mennonitemission.net
- May 2004
"Mediation Story" by VORP Board member Eleanor Richards
- August 2004
Mediation story by Sally Vogl
- September 2004
Mediation story by John Sewell
- November 2004
A success story by Megan Thompson
- December 2004
A reflection on the Lord's Prayer by Duane Ruth-Heffelbower; A Mediation Story by Dan Rowley, Esq.
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Newsletters December 1999-June 2001 Jay Griffith, Executive Director
1999-2000 Volume 18
- December 1999
Jay Griffith named Interim Executive Director; transition message from Jay Griffith.
- January 2000
"Neighborhood benefits from victim offender mediation;" Jay Griffith, "Peacemaking 501: Humility, a mediator's greatest strength (part 1)."
- February 2000
Jay Griffith, "Peacemaking 501: Humility, a mediator's greatest strength (part 2)."
- March 2000
"How do we teach kids that crime doesn't pay, so they get it?"
- April 2000
Jay Griffith named Executive Director; "VORP by the numbers 1983-2000.
- May 2000
Jay Griffith and Doug Noll, "Is 'Prison Justice,' Justice?"
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- August-September 2000
Jay Griffith, "Victim releases offender from a $2,000 debt."
- October-November 2000
Hanna Starkweather, "Bittersweet candy, sweet peace."
- December 2000
Jay Griffith with Vicki Bandy and Bonny Yantis, "Youth returns to a local school Hate, School returns to a local youth Hope."
2001 Volume 19
- January-February 2001
Doug Noll and Jay Griffith, "Bi-Lingual Mediation Satisfies Victims' Needs"
- March-April 2001 not yet available on the web.
- May-June 2001
Becky Beane, "The IceCream Man;" California Lawyer, "Restorative Justice: Juvenile offenders negotiate penalties with their victims."
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Newsletters September 1984 to October 1999 Ron Claassen, Executive Director
All the newsletters have been scanned and uploaded and are in the process of being indexed. Pre-1996 newsletters are scanned as images and so are not searchable, thus the need for an index page. If you have a copy of one of the missing ones, please let us know.
1984 Volume 2
- February
1983 statistics; full-time volunteer Gail Boldt arrives
- March
Gail Boldt bio; 19 active VORP volunteers
- April
VORP office burglarized; national meeting of program directors
- May-June
Media attention begins
- July
VORP becomes a separate entity with incorporating board in place; a victim talks about the experience
- August
30 VORPs nationwide; MCC network
- September
Babysitter burglarizes employer's home;
- October
VORP Gathering story quoting Judge John Fitch; Fresno VORP is the only one in North America collecting restitution; income goal of $2,500/month established
- November
Burglary case becomes a discussion of neighborhood vandalism; finances
- December
Message from board Chair Duane Heffelbower; end of year reports
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1985 Volume 3
- January
1984 statistics; plans for 1985
- February
Gail Boldt reflects on a year of full-time VORP work
- March
Girls charged as offenders and also listed as victims
- June
More cases than we can handle
- July
Report on one of the first VORP research projects; broken windows case
- August
Story of a battery case
- September
MVS volunteer Gail Boldt leaves for Harvard; follow-up letters to victims and offenders;
- December
Average of 27 referrals per month in 1985; quotes and stories; ending the year in the black
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1988 Volume 6
- January
VORP services offered, Statistics of cases from previous years by Ron Claassen
- February
Defining "Reconciliation". A victim evaluates VORP after her experience by Ron Claassen.
- April
VORP needs more volunteer mediators, Next training scheduled for May 10 and 17 by Ron Claassen.
- June
Purpose of VORP by Ron Claassen.
- August
VORP is growing by Ron Claassen.
- September
Community churches involvement increases to help handle larger case loads for VORP and the need for more funding by Ron Claassen.
- October
Community churches involvement increases to help handle larger case loads for VORP and the need for more funding by Ron Claassen.
- November
VORP awareness is spreading and more supportive community members are volunteering. Hope for same response in the financial support by Ron Claassen.
- December
VORP volunteers try to find peace in conflict by Ron Claassen.
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1989 Volume 7
- January
An over view of VORP services, statistics, and funding. A special Thanks to our volunteers and financial supports.
- February
Meeting your fellow mediators at the VORP gathering April 27th by Ron Claassen.
- May
Review of VORP annual gathering turn out and presentations by Ron Claassen.
- June
Victim Offender Reconciliation Groups in California Prison makes positive impact. Help get the word out for VORP volunteers by Ron Claassen.
- September
2nd Annual VORP gathering set for October 5th by Ron Claassen
- October
Twenty-seven people represent 5 counties met at 2nd Annual VORP gathering by Ron Claassen.
- November
Resolving Disputes by Ron Claassen.
- December
Forgiveness rather then revenge and punishment. Victim and offenders after thought of VORP experience by Ron Claassen.
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1990 Volume 8
- January
1989 Review of how VORP works
- February
January Income did not cover January Expenses, Donations greatly needed by Ron Claassen
- March
Preparation for bringing victim and offender together by Ron Claassen
- April
Story from Rudy Dyck who is working through VORP with Mennonite Voluntary Service Program by Ron Claassen
- May
5th Annual VORP Gathering
- June
VORP Gathering and Celebration guest speakers discuss major shift in "lens" which we use. Victim and Offender participants in VORP share their insightful perspectives and experience by Ron Claassen.
- July
"Vision: Mystical and Practical" by Ron Glasser. Welcoming new volunteers to VORP team. Mediator support groups and training information by Ron Claassen.
- August
Information and awareness of VORP by Ron Claassen
- November
Mediator support group meeting. What Ron really does. No time to take a case? Alternate volunteer opportunities with VORP other then mediating cases.
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1991 Volume 9
- January
1990 Report of Expansion of VORP by Ron Claassen
- February
Impact of listening during mediation by Ron Claassen
- March
Completion of Restitution Contract Brings Gratification, David Augsburger to speak at VORP Gathering April 11th by Ron Claassen
- April
VORP Goals of Restoration are being Accomplished by Ron Claassen
- May
First VORP case a positive experience for volunteers, Volunteers recognized at VORP gathering by Ron Claassen
- June
Seminary Student Shares Case still in Progress, Volunteer Mediator Training Scheduled for June by Ron Claassen
- July
Forgiveness is Recognizing What has been wrong and making things right. First Time Volunteer shares successful case by Ron Claassen
- August
Mediating VORP case was a good experience for Local Attorney, Together We Can Make a Difference by Ron Claassen
- September
VORP helps to reduce fear and hostility in Our World by Ron Claassen
- October
VORP honored by The U.S. Department of Justice, An Accusation ends with a handshake by Ron Claassen
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1993 Volume 11
- January
10 year anniversary issue
- February
What is the meaning of Justice?, Summary of 1992 by Ron Claassen
- March
Cooperative Decision/ Resolution Process Has Many Benefits, VORP Volunteer Turn Teens Arrest into a Positive Experience by Ron Claassen
- April
Cooperative Decisions/ Resolutions (Consensus) Require that Decision Makers adopt Constructive (Consensus) Values, More mediators needed by Ron Claassen
- May
A Model for Reducing Stress and Increasing Efficiency, 14 year old shed tears of regret-take responsibility of crime by Ron Claassen
- June
Fresno County Bar Association Gives Liberty Bell Award to VORP, VORP Experience Changes Outlook and Provides Hope, Young Graffiti Offender learns what the "R" in VORP means by Ron Claassen
- July
Windows of Opportunity Exists to Create New System, Graffiti Artists Repaints by Ron Claassen
- September
Restorative Justice- A New Frame from An Old Call to Change, VORP, Bridges Culture Gap; Participants Gain New Respect for One Another by Ron Claassen
- November
Progress Being Made on Referral System for Adult VORP cases
- December
Spirit of Responsibility and Reconciliation Prevail by Ron Claassen
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1994 Volume 12
- January
Purse Snatching Case at Mall- Part 2: Through the Victim's Perspective by Ron Claassen
- February
Restorative Justice is founded in VORP by Ron Claassen
- March
Crime affecting our nation, Second Annual Restorative Justice Ministries Conference scheduled for May 12 and 13 at Fresno Pacific College by Ron Claassen
- April
Churches to provide more VOPR Leadership, Assault Case between kids help parents resolve their own frustrations by Ron Claassen
- May
Two- Ex Graffiti Artists tell their story, The most effective decisions are voluntary by Ron Claassen
- June
More cases but donations from the community greatly needed, Regretful Store Clerk pays back $3,000 by Ron Claassen
- July
Zero Tolerance Policy Harmful to Reconciliation Process, Miracles Happens at the Ladies quilting group by Ron Claassen
- August
VORP from Loss/Lose to Win/Win, A "Tagging" Case ends in Win/Win, More Volunteers needed by Ron Claassen
- September
Teenagers and New Homeowner sign contract after successful mediation by Ron Claassen
- November
Event helps VORP raise funds and awareness, Boy admitting to wrongdoing after vandalizing school by Ron Claassen
- December
December 1994
"Upon offender's release, meeting offers hopes of healing for victim's family"-Ron Glasser, "Joy-Rider caught in stolen car accepts victim's dinner invitation"- Jannine Elliot, "VORG" - Ron Claassen
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1995 Volume 13
- January
"Ron recommends restorative '95 resolutions" by Ron Claassen; "Teenagers, mother jump-start relationship after battery offense" by Jane Shoji and Laura Fultz;
- February
"Mediation can lead to respect, forgiveness - reconciliation" by Ron Claassen;
- March
"C.S. Lewis: 'without good individuals you cannot have a good society'VORP process includes invitations from 41 churches to seek reconciliation with God" by Ron Claassen; "After meeting with VORP mediators, auto theft victims, offender admits other offenses and asks for mediation with victims" by Jennifer Gamble;
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"VORP is not soft on crime" by Ron Claassen; "Graffiti vandalism case resolved through VORP" by Florine Cash;
- June
"Black and blue and barbecue: friendship restored through efforts of youths, family members and persistent VORP mediator" by Marcus Page; "Coming to terms with restorative justice: 'Criminal Justice System' ready for name change" by Ron Claassen; "Become a peacemaking model" by Ron Claassen;
- July
"Restorative justice primary focus on people, not procedures" (RJ Principles part 1) by Ron Claassen; "Principal uses VORP process to teach important lessons about responsibility, peer pressure" by Doris Ashworth and Trevor Siemens;
- August
"Principles of restorative justice: crime is wrong!" (RJ Principles part 2) by Ron Claassen; "Ex-embezzler builds equity at local bank" by Jesse Corwin;
- September
"Temper tempered: victim offender meeting leads to greater understanding after violent outburst" by Carol Pryor with Ron Claassen;
- October
"Principles of Restorative Justice: official actions should be reasonable, restorative, respectful" (RJ Principles part 4) by Ron Claassen; "Restorative Justice System Model" by Ron Claassen; "VORP provides cooperative process for dealing with schoolhouse injury" by Le Jon Howard with Ron Claassen;
- November
"Faith community can play important healing role in response to crime" (RJ Principles part 5) by Ron Claassen; "Computer class rip-off worked off through VORP" by Trevor Siemens with Ron Claassen;
- December
"VORP is good news" by Ron Claassen; "Short-changing cashier and store manager register life-changing experience through VORP" by Trevor Siemens with Ron Claassen;
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1996 Volume 14
- January
Ron Claassen, "1995 Conference brings Restorative Justice vision to community leaders;" "Recent case shows value of VORP Community Justice Conferences."
- February
Ron Claassen, "Volunteers lead peacemaking processes;" "1995, the year in brief."
- March
Ron Claassen, "Where is he now? Story of a 1988 VORP offender;" Linda Curtis with Ron Claassen, "VORP serves as healing aid for victim, offender."
- April
Ron Claassen, "Restorative justice is not soft on crime;" Elaine Enns with Ron Claassen, "Offender calls VORP toughest (and best) response to crime."
- May
Ron Claassen, "Reconciliation happening, say VORP participants;" Cecillia Weaver and Julius Lockett with Ron Claassen, "VORP case wrapped up with candy bars."
- June
Ron Claassen, "Restorative Justice challenges
‘myth of redemptive violence’;" Carol Pryor with Ron Claassen, "After streetlight shooting spree, Offenders exchange BB gun for notepad."
- July
Ron Claassen, "Measuring Restorative Justice: The J Scale;" Gigi Stone with Ron Claassen, "VORP meeting straightens out crooked car deal."
- August
Ron Claassen, "True accountability leads toward reconciliation;" Lucile Wheaton with Ron Claassen, "Extraordinary encounter: Victim meets offender in stolen property case."
- September
Elaine Enns, "Annual conference to examine role of church, state, legislation in Restorative Justice;" Cathy Bell with Ron Claassen, "Minds meet in multi-lingual mediation."
- October
Ron Claassen, "Accountability and Restorative Justice;" Amy Holiday with Ron Claassen, "Mediator modifies mindset after meeting mislabeled monster."
- November
Ron Claassen, "Can ‘reintegrative shame’ reinforce community values, restore victims and offenders of crime?" Trevor Siemens with Ron Claassen, "Card collectors trade resentment for restoration."
- December
Ron Claassen, "Reconciliation is good news;" Sarah Watters with Ron Claassen, "Changes of mind lead to changes of heart."
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1997 Volume 15
- January
Ron Claassen, "Why do offenders go straight?" Catherine Maye Brown with Ron Claassen, "Offender 'goes straight' into new job with victim."
- February
"VORP recognizes the friends who made peacemaking possible in 1996" "Year in Review."
- March
Ron Claassen, "Awkward or not . . . Summarizing is crucial listening skill;" Robert Van Cobb with Ron Claassen, "VORP helps family restore domestic
tranquility after domestic violence incident."
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Ron Claassen, "Changes on horizon for VORP as movement toward Restorative Justice continues;" Sean Peifer with Ron Claassen, "VORP meeting overcomes darkness with light of reconciliation."
- May
Ron Claassen, "VORP made possible by people responding to the call of service . . . Service connects our moral beliefs and the life we live;" Jacqueline Sichon with Ron Claassen, "After first escaping victim's pursuit, graffiti offender turns himself in, makes things right."
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Ron Claassen, "VORP's Community Justice Conferencing
expands Restorative Justice in Fresno County;" "CJC gets at the heart of crime."
- July
Ron Claassen, "Fresno VORP recognized for contribution to Restorative Justice movement;" "Pastor shares in reconciliation experience at VORP Community Justice Conference."
- August
Ron Claassen, "Community justice conference merits closer observation;" Phillip Bender with Ron Claassen, "Principal invites offender to 'make herself at home' in school."
- September
Ron Claassen, "Small words - big difference;" Carolyn Wilson with Ron Claassen, "VORP helps neighbors rebuild relationship after burglary."
- October
Ron Claassen, "True justice is merciful;" VORP Community Justice Conference leads to mutual understanding, restitution, community service."
- November
Ron Claassen, "‘Vision’ crucial for moving in direction of Restorative Justice;" Ex-offender with Ron Claassen, "Ex-offender credits VORP for making him productive citizen."
- December
Ron Claassen, "Christmas reminds us what 'Good News' is;" Beverly Jim with Ron Claassen, "Skeptical mediator changes mind about graffiti cases."
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1998 Volume 16
- January
Ron Claassen, "Restorative Justice gaining momentum;" Sue Kliewer with Ron Claassen, "Busy restaurant scene of reconciliation, healing."
- February
Ron Claassen, "VORP is a community-building process;" 1997 year in review.
- March
Ron Claassen, "Interview with offender's mother shows power of VORP Community Justice Conference process."
- April
Ron Claassen, "Community Justice Conference process involves people who ‘need to know’;" Jay Griffith with Ron Claassen, "Offender makes about face after VORP Community Justice Conference, boot camp."
- May
Ron Claassen, "Punishment or accountability?" "Community conference ends in constructive, restorative sentence."
- June
Ron Claassen, "Listening opens door to reconciliation;" Jay Griffith with Ron Claassen, "Interview with an ex-offender."
- July
Ron Claassen, "Why don't we use cooperative methods more to resolve conflicts?" Laurie Mitchell with Ron Claassen, "VORP helps runaway find her way back home."
- August
Ron Claassen, "Trust grows when agreements are made and kept;" Victoria Buksbazen with Ron Claassen, "VORP offender shares struggles, successes."
- September
Ron Claassen, "Offense illustrates need for restorative justice system;" "Offender credits VORP for new outlook on life."
- October
Ron Claassen, "Trust, forgiveness revisited in light of current events (Peacemaking Model);" Jill Yergensen and John Lawless with Ron Claassen, "Offender makes things right after school vandalism."
- November
Ron Claassen, "VORP essential to the community-building process;" Ka Xiong with Ron Claassen, "Offender discovers victim's genuine concern through VORP process."
- December
Sara Rickard with Ron Claassen, "VORP enables offenders to apologize for armed robbery;" Ron Claassen Christmas message.
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1999 Volume 17
- January
Ken Kaneversky with Ron Claassen "Offender accepts responsibility through VORP;" Ron Claassen "One school's experience with Discipline That Restores gives hope for the future." Ken Kaneversky "One volunteer mediator's perspective."
- February
Ron Claassen "VORP is a community-building process;" "1998 review."
- March
Ron Claassen, "Whether crime or misbehavior, restorative justice principles provide guidance on how to respond;" Melissa Wong with Ron Claassen, "Mothers offer advice, support to daughters after rock-throwing incident."
- April
Ron Claassen, "Making things as right as possible central to Restorative Justice, Discipline That Restores;" Darren Brassington with Ron Claassen, "VORP meeting shows movement from hostility to civility;" "Grateful victim thanks local congregations for response."
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Ron Claassen, "Discipline That Restores uses cooperative options for handling conflict, misbehavior;" Dorothy Snyder with Ron Claassen, "Auto theft victim feels good about forgiving restitution after VORP meeting." - June
Doug Noll with Ron Claassen, "Court reverses decision after VORP helps truth come out;" Ron Claassen, "Discipline That Restores invites willing participants to use cooperative resolution process."
- July
Ron Claassen, "With slight modifications VORP brings restorative justice to schools;" "Teacher uses VORP Peacemaking Model to resolve problem with student."
- August
Ron Claassen, "Mediation conference gives recognition to value of apology, transformation;" Beverly Jim with Ron Claassen, "Offender hired by victim after graffiti vandalism case resolved through VORP."
- September
Margaret Braun with Ron Claassen, "Graffiti case resolved using VORP process;" Ron Claassen, "VORP values voluntary involvement."
- October
Ron Claassen, "A VORP by any other name . . .;" John Lawless with Ron Claassen, "VORP helps father, son heal rift after violent assault."
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