Category: Restorative Justice

Calm Mediation Restorative Justice Service are committed to ensuring that RJ is accessible to all victims of crime and join with other service providers nationwide in welcoming this appointment. Baroness Newlove commences a one-year term as Victims’ Commissioner for England...

 “Our justice system only works when it delivers justice to both victim and offender. And justice for victims means having their voice heard.” – Dame Vera Baird, Victims’ Commisioner for England & Wales The Victims’ Commissioner for England & Wales...

Calm Mediation offers hearty congratulation to one of our long-standing RJ facilitators and champions, Martin Wright. He is the worthy recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Award from the UK’s Restorative Justice Council. Reflecting on his work, and some of what...

International Restorative Justice Week 2021 commenced with the 3rd Restorative Justice Council (RJC) annual conference delivered over two days.  The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Restorative networks: bridging divides and strengthening communities’. It was lovely to see so many...

In April 2019 Victim Support launched the London Victim & Witness Service providing a range ofsupport services to victims of crime in London, including Restorative Justice. Calm Mediation were commissioned by Victim Support as a key partner of the London...

The psychological effects of burglary are present in at least 60% of victims who report feelings of anger, shock, worry and fear. If you have been a victim of a burglary, you may have questions about the incident. ‘Why me?’ ‘Were...

From the 1st June 2020 all practitioners working with victims and offenders will have access to our dedicated helpline.   Our team will be on hand from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday to answer your queries;    offering advice and information   discuss potential referrals and provide...

Crimestoppers have produced a series of podcasts called Community Conversations where a panel and audience discuss knife crime in local communities.  Each episode focuses on a specific issue and Julie our Restorative Justice Service manager, was invited to attend the...