In honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, representatives from CDCR’s Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services to discuss their dedication to helping those impacted by crime. Part 2

CDCR’s Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) manager, Robert Love, explains what a VOD entails and how it can be key for the victim in the healing process. The VOD is a victim-initiated process that results in a face-to-face conversation with the incarcerated person who caused harm. Love talks about the importance of VOD partnerships, how the Department handles each case with care, and his aspirations for the program moving forward.