NCJ Number
16140
Journal
Judicature Volume: 56 Issue: 7 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1973) Pages: 295-297
Date Published
1973
Length
3 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF THE 4-A PROGRAM (ARBITRATION AS AN ALTERNATIVE) IN PHILADELPHIA (PA) AND HARTFORD (CN) WHICH OPERATES ON THE CONCEPT THAT OF COMPENSATION AND CONCILLATION BETWEEN PERPETRATOR AND VICTIM.
Abstract
THE AIM OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO THE ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE CRIMINAL WARRANTS, USING MEDIATION, FACT-FINDING, AND ARBITRATION OUTSIDE OF THE COURT SETTING. A STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION OF HOW THE PROCESS WORKS IS PRESENTED, ALONG WITH A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PROGRAM'S OPERATION IN THE TWO CITIES.