Public admission of sin

Hi,

We have described Viduy, the process in which one verbally admits his sin, apologizes and commits never to repeat it. This is done privately, before Gd.

However: One who sins against other people is encouraged to apologize publicly. Some also encourage public apology for sins which were initially committed in public, even if they were against Gd alone.

(Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Laws of Repentance 2:5; Raavad ibid)

Have a great day,
Mordechai