The effectiveness of the author's mediation program in terms of increasing the readiness for restitution in convicted men
The effectiveness of the author's mediation program in terms of increasing the readiness for restitution in convicted men

Summary/Abstract: Mediation is one of the most popular forms of restorative justice. It is used in various ranges and types of conflicts. Attempts are also being made to implement it in criminal law. However, while under criminal law it has a proper place at the stage of preparatory proceedings, it is still underestimated at the stage of enforcement proceedings. So far, individual attempts have been made to implement proprietary mediation programs in prisons, but the results of their evaluation are not known. Therefore, the article aims to answer the question: Is it possible, and if so to what extent, to develop a willingness to compensate in people serving a prison sentence as part of deliberately planned interventions carried out in the mediation program? The study used a quasi-experimental procedure with an experimental and control group, with two measurements. The article analyzes the results obtained from two tools: the M. Davis Interpersonal Reactivity Index adapted by A. Lewicka-Zelent and the A. Lewicka-Zelent Readiness for Restitution Scale. It was decided to determine the level of not only the convicts' readiness to satisfy the victims, but also their empathy, which is an important predictor of this readiness. Despite the small samples, a comparison of the results between measurements I and II was carried out to see if there were any changes in the level of both variables. The results of the study indicate the need to implement mediation programs with the participation of people deprived of their liberty due to their low level of compensation and deficits in empathy and the possible high effectiveness of programs in the process of preparing convicted persons to participate in mediation after the verdict.

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