Can the victim qualify if the charges were dismissed against the offender at the victims request?
The victim’s cooperation must be reasonable under the circumstances. Therefore, depending on the circumstances, the program may find the victim’s refusal/failure to cooperate was reasonable. Examples of situations where a refusal to cooperate may be reasonable include threats by the offender or others, lack of support from family members, distance from court proceedings, etc. However, as with question #2 above, the program must be informed of the reason(s) for the victim’s decision in order to find that his/her cooperation, or lack thereof, was reasonable.
The victim’s cooperation must be reasonable under the circumstances. Therefore, depending on the circumstances, the program may find that the victim’s refusal/failure to cooperate was reasonable. Examples of situations where a refusal to cooperate may be reasonable include threats by the offender or others, lack of support from family members, distance from court proceedings, etc. However, as with question #2 above, the program must be informed of the reason(s) for the victim’s decision in order to find that his/her cooperation, or lack thereof, was reasonable.
