Restorative Justice

Victim’s Commissioner for England and Wales makes RJ Recommendation in response to Victim’s Bill Consultation.

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  “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   The Victim’s Commissioner for England and Wales published the Victim’s Bill consultation document in February 2022.  The paper is in response to “Delivering justice for victims: … Read more Victim’s Commissioner for England and Wales makes RJ Recommendation in response to Victim’s Bill Consultation.

Martin Wright receives the Restorative Justice Council’s first ever Lifetime Award

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  “It is  a great honour to receive this award,  but I feel a little uncomfortable at being singled out from so many others without whom, in the early days, the flag would not have been raised and kept flying.  We also owe a big debt to Jim Simon and his team for maintaining the … Read more Martin Wright receives the Restorative Justice Council’s first ever Lifetime Award

Restorative Justice Week

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International Restorative Justice Week 2021 commenced with the 3rd Restorative Justice Council Annual Conference delivered over 2 days.  The theme of this year’s conference was Restorative Networks: bridging divides and strengthening communities.  It was lovely to see so many of our Facilitators in attendance.  Wearing her RJC Trustee hat, our very own Janet delivered a … Read more Restorative Justice Week

Calm Mediation Joins the Advisory Board for the Restorative Justice All Party Parliamentary Group

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The Restorative Justice APPG advisory board was established in April 2021. Oral and written evidence gathering sessions took place over the summer. The goals of the APPG were: To examine the use of Restorative Justice principles within the UK Justice System and beyond To raise the profile of Restorative Justice principles within Parliament To provide … Read more Calm Mediation Joins the Advisory Board for the Restorative Justice All Party Parliamentary Group

Restorative Justice Helpline for Referrers 

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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 case updates   referral forms    and the option for victims and/or offenders to speak directly to … Read more Restorative Justice Helpline for Referrers 

Our RJ Service Manager takes part in the Crimestoppers podcast series, Community Conversations.

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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 Community Conversation on RJ. As well as Julie you will hear from two other panellists; … Read more Our RJ Service Manager takes part in the Crimestoppers podcast series, Community Conversations.