Restorative Justice Kent & Medway
Restorative Justice gives victims the opportunity to communicate with the person responsible for the crime that has affected them. The experience can be incredibly powerful, allowing victims to take back control, which can help them find closure.
Preparation Meetings allow facilitators to identify what participants want out of the experience, any additional requirements they may need and how communication will take place. It's also an opportunity for participants to gather their thoughts.
The festive period is one of joy and celebration, but for those who have been affected by crime, it can be an incredibly stressful and difficult time. Restorative Justice can help ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.
This RJ Week we’re shining a light on our wonderful volunteers! Without their incredible work, we wouldn't be able to do all we do, so we'd like to take a moment to thank them and show our gratitude.
Restorative Justice has a proven, significant impact in supporting victims of crime in moving on with their lives, but where did the practice originate?
October is Emotional Wellness Month, a time to reflect, raise awareness and remove the stigma around discussions of mental health.
Restorative Justice can be an incredibly powerful process to take part in for victims and offenders, but there are, unfortunately, many misconceptions about the practice. If you’re considering taking part, making sure you’re fully informed can help ease your mind and help you decide whether it’s the right approach for you.
Linda Millington takes us through a typical day in her job as a Restorative Justice Practitioner for the Kent and Medway region.
National Inclusion Week takes place from 23rd-29th September.
In Restorative Justice (RJ), communication between victims and offenders is crucial, helping the healing process by allowing both parties to understand one another. In a safe space, victims and offenders can communicate to help the healing process.
European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) has published ‘From Survivors to Survivors: Conversations on Restorative Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence’.
In a recent interview for Strathclyde University and Issue 7 of the Mediation Matters! Newsletter, Adrienne Watson met with Dave Pascoe (RJ Practitioner for Restorative Solutions) to discuss Restorative Justice practice and what it might offer mediators who are working with particularly conflicted parties.
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An Asian shopkeeper was verbally abused by the offender. This was a Police referral and the Restorative Justice c...
Read MoreK 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 MoreElizabeth 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 MoreKev 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 MoreOne 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 MoreMany people would keep the deceased’s family and offender apart, leaving questions unanswered, shame unexplored, and bitterness to cause stress a...
Read MoreLucy took part in Restorative Justice seven years after her ex-partner violently attacked her, and bravely shared her story with why-me.org...
Read MoreThe referral was received from one of the Early Help practitioners at Kent County Council. The son was displaying an increasing level of verbal and...
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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.
