RJ Week: Meet Our Volunteers
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.
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.
Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th June 2024 is Volunteers’ Week, a time to celebrate the amazing contributions of our volunteers.
Tony Walker, Director of Practice Delivery, spoke to NOTA News about the use of Restorative Justice following cases of harmful sexual behaviour. Read the full article here.
Preparation meetings are an important part of Restorative Justice, when trained facilitators can identify the specifics of what an individual wants and expects from their participation in the process.
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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...
Read MoreThe 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.