Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
Victim Resources, Victim Offender Mediation. 
Oklahoma Safe Line: 1-800-522-SAFE(7233).

There is Always Help Available.
It is important to begin thinking early on about how you will handle the emotions that arise during mediation.  Not all of these emotions will be difficult; you may at times feel elated, validated, and happy.  But other emotions usually do surface too: anxiety, embarrassment, fear, contempt, and suspicion. 
Keep in mind that emotions and behaviors are not the same thing.  Inappropriate behaviors by either party can be managed by ground rules established by the court or by each party’s attorney prior to mediation.  If there are topics that are emotionally explosive, be sure to alert your attorney to them in advance.  Most mediation processes are not strictly rational in nature; emotions usually play a role.  Many people believe that if they mask or suppress their emotions they will be less vulnerable, giving them an advantage in mediation, but emotions are not always obstacles.  In fact, many disputes arise precisely because one person has ignored or devalued the feelings of another.  If your interests seem to not be considered during mediation, especially by the perpetrator of the crime, the conflict will produce strong emotions for you.  It is very common to leave a mediation session and experience periods of numbness followed by a delayed burst of emotions like anger and grief.  Sometimes these happen because it feels as if your trauma has not been understood, or has been minimized by others.  It is important to acknowledge and understand these feelings, rather than allowing them to deteriorate the process. 
In mediation, it is not always necessary for every grievance, every concern, to be completely resolved, and expecting such a neat outcome can cause deeper feelings of outrage.  Rather, the goal is to produce the greatest possible benefit.  Mediation is not intended to offer revenge, but your legitimate anger at having been victimized can certainly communicate your investment in the mediation process. 
Remember advocacy services are available to crime victims.  If you are in need of a referral contact the Victim Services Unit at (405) 962-6142 or email: linda.jackson@doc.state.ok.us.

Vision:
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is committed to assisting victims of crime by providing information related to the custody and status of offenders who are incarcerated or under the supervision of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Resources:
Ada	(580) 436-3504;
Altus 1-800-466-3805;
Alva (580) 327-6648;
Antlers (580) 298-5575;
Ardmore	1-800-700-7233;
Bartlesville 1-800-814-1188;
Chandler (405) 258-2622;
Chickasha 1-800-734-4117;
Citizen Potawatomi Nation (405) 878-4831;
Chickasaw Nation (580) 436-1333;
Claremore 1-888-372-9400;
Duncan 1-877-970-4357;
Durant (580) 924-3056;
El Reno	(405) 262-4455;
Enid 1-800-966-7644;
Grove (918) 253-3939;
Guymon (580) 338-2780;
Hugo (580) 326-8323;
Idabel 1-888-286-3369;
Jay	(918) 253-3939;
Lawton (580) 357-6141;
Madill (580) 795-7476;
McAlester (918) 423-0032;
Miami 1-800-400-0883;
Muskogee Creek Nation (918) 732-7869;
Muskogee (918) 682-7879;
Norman (405) 364-9424;
O.K.C.	(405) 948-1770;
Okmulgee 1-877-756-2545;
Ponca City (580) 762-2873;
Poteau 1-800-230-9799;
Prior (918) 825-0190;
Sallisaw (918) 775-3300;
Sapulpa (918) 224-9290;
Seminole 1-800-373-5608;
Shawnee	1-800-821-9953;
Stigler	1-877-810-5637;
Stillwater	1-800-624-3020;
Stillwell (918) 696-6865;
Tahlequah 1-800-300-5321;
Tulsa (918) 585-3163;
Vinita (918) 256-1945;
Wagoner	(918) 485-6500;
Woodward 1-888-256-1215.

Mission:
The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections’ Victim Services Unit is to serve as the initial point of contact to assist victims and survivors of crime by providing information and resources in response to inquiries related to offenders; ensuring the opportunity for victim notification through the Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) network; providing the opportunity for victim/offender dialogue, offering educational workshops and panels relating to the concerns of victims and their families, and opportunities for restorative justice that focuses on the needs of the victim, the responsibility of the offender and the role of the community in seeking the greatest level of restoration and healing possible.

The 5 primary areas of focus:
Notification;
Advocacy;
Information/Support;
Victim/Offender Dialogue;
Impact Awareness Offender Programs.


Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Victim Services.

Ilinda Jackson, Treatment & Rehabilitative Services. 
e-mail: linda.jackson@doc.state.ok.us.
(405) 962-6142.