The newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster, is calling for members of the public and organisations to let him know what their priorities are for policing in the West Midlands You have until 10 … Continue reading →
On June 25th, Why me? held a restorative listening forum, giving people the opportunity to come together and share their experiences of racism from the police and criminal justice system. This is a particularly pressing issue following the death of … Continue reading →
Why me? are the only national charity campaigning for all victims of crime to have access to Restorative Justice. Many people affected by crime feel sidelined by the criminal justice process. Restorative Justice gives them the chance to ask questions … Continue reading →
Peacemakers have put together some ideas and activities that teachers can use in circles – to help build relationships and explore the social and emotional impacts of pupils’ experiences of lockdown. The activities are themed around the RESTORE framework: Recognition, … Continue reading →
Students at Finham Park School have produced this video to show the effect that RJ has had upon the school. Its premier showing was at the Coventry RJ Conference in November 2018.
Continue reading →On 14 November, Coventry Restorative Justice Forum held a Conference in Coventry Council House on the subject of RJ. Those who were delivering RJ to citizens of the city were able to describe their work, followed by a Question and Answer … Continue reading →
Video produced for Warwickshire Youth Justice Service by Skibbly Media Jacob Dunne takes us through his journey which started with a night out and ended him up serving a manslaughter sentence in jail. Could his victims parents forgive him?
Continue reading →The Restorative Justice Council (RJC) is the main independent third sector membership body for the field of restorative practice. It provides quality assurance and a national voice advocating the widespread use of all forms of restorative practice, including restorative justice. The RJC’s … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →Restorative Justice (RJ) should be offered to victims of sexual abuse, especially those who suffered it as children. As was discussed in the BBC Radio 4 programme World at One today, many of these people have grown to adulthood and … Continue reading →