I want them to know how
they made me feel Restorative Justice gives victims of crime the opportunity
to communicate with the person responsible.
Get Involved Case Studies
I feel stronger than I did.
I’d really recommend it Restorative Justice gives victims of crime a positive
outcome and it helps reduce reoffending too.
Get Involved Case Studies
I want to know why this
happened to me Restorative Justice allows victims of crime the
chance to resolve unanswered questions.
Get Involved Case Studies
Next
Previous

About Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice is a victim-focused approach that empowers victims of crime by giving them the opportunity to communicate with the person responsible. It is provided by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent & Medway.

Find out moreFind out more

Why Restorative Justice Works

85% of victims are happy Of those victims who participate
85% are happy with the process

14% reduction in reoffending Restorative Justice reduces
reoffending by 14%

Provided by the police and crime commissioner Provided by the police and
crime commissioner
Reduces the impact of crime in Kent & Medway Reduces the impact
of crime in Kent & Medway
Provided by the police and crime commissioner Benefits the
general public

Let's help to support you

Talk to our Restorative Justice service team in confidence

Email Us

Or call us on 0800 783 1583

Case Studies

A Racially Aggravated Public Order Offence

An Asian shopkeeper was verbally abused by the offender. This was a Police referral and the Restorative Justice c...

Read More

Addressing Violence Within a Family

K contacted the Kent and Medway Restorative Justice Service following a serious violent episode carried out on her and her husband (P) by their ado...

Read More

Assault At A Music Festival

Elizabeth was at her first music festival when she was attacked by a total stranger. She suffered bruising to her face and was badly shaken up. The...

Read More

Assault Case

Kev received a conditional caution after he assaulted a stranger on a night out. As part of the conditional caution, he was required to have a disc...

Read More

Conditional Cautions and Restorative Justice

One evening in December 2023, Brad was driving along a motorway when a car indicated to join the carriageway from a slip road, causing him to swerv...

Read More

Fatal Collision: Sister Meets Driver Who Killed Her Brother

Many people would keep the deceased’s family and offender apart, leaving questions unanswered, shame unexplored, and bitterness to cause stress a...

Read More

Lucy's Story

Lucy took part in Restorative Justice seven years after her ex-partner violently attacked her, and bravely shared her story with why-me.org...

Read More

Using a Restorative Approach to Address Conflict in the Home

The referral was received from one of the Early Help practitioners at Kent County Council. The son was displaying an increasing level of verbal and...

Read More
Next
Previous
What People Say About Restorative Justice

The facilitators have been wonderful. I feel stronger than I did. I would really recommend Restorative Justice.

Mrs Wilson

I actually appreciated how quick the process happened.

Mr Atkinson, victim.

It was an opportunity to help the offender reform.

Mr Bird, victim.

Next
Previous