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.
On Wednesday 20th November, the West Yorkshire Restorative Justice (RJ) team held a celebratory event at Holy Trinity Church in Leeds to mark their newly recommissioned service.
Kate Brooksbank, RJ West Yorkshire's Service Delivery Manager was invited on a local radio station to talk through the RJ process.
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.
National Inclusion Week takes place from the 23rd-29th September.
Help shape the new Police and Crime Plan. Complete the survey and have your say on policing and community safety priorities for the next four years.
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’.
John burgled Lucy’s home when she was outside hanging out her washing. When she came inside, she found him standing in her property. She describe...
Read MoreAnn and her son, Nicky, had been enjoying an evening in together. As the evening progressed, an argument started, which then escalated. ...
Watch HereA complaint of historical sexual abuse was reported to the police by two sisters who accused their stepfather of sexually touching them when they w...
Read MoreCaroline’s world was turned upside down when Simon, her partner, was punched in the face and knocked to the ground as he walked home from a night...
Read MoreThe Restorative Justice service received a referral from Sarah, via her Victim Liaison Officer. The offences, which were of a sexual nature, were c...
Read MoreDaniel contacted the Restorative Justice team after he committed a street robbery on Carl. “The p...
Read MoreAnne, 65, contacted the service, as she was interested in Restorative Justice. Her husband, Brian, 63, had been killed in a traffic collision 18 mo...
Read MoreColeen was a West Yorkshire Police Officer who was called to a report of sexual assault. Upon arrival at the address, there were a lot of people, m...
Watch HereOne 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 MoreThe Restorative Justice service received an enquiry from a Victim Liaison Officer from the National Probation Service detailing that there w...
Watch HereTara was referred to the Restorative Justice team in West Yorkshire. Her brother, Thomas, had been killed three years previously by Oliver, who had...
Read MoreAmiya was allocated as the Case Manager for Warren. Warren had a history of racial and religiously aggravated harassment towards a variety of peopl...
Watch HereLydia was referred to the Restorative Justice service by her Victim Liaison Officer. She was the victim of a prolonged sexual assault at her home 1...
Read MoreSR was a prolific offender and addicted to heroin when he burgled KM twice (once on 18th September 2023 and again on 26th September 2023) in order ...
Read MoreEllis was a long term substance user, who was encouraged by an acquaintance – Mikel - to grab the handbag of a woman they saw in passing. A...
Read MoreJemma was referred to Restorative Solutions by Victim Services in July 2019. She had been the victim of a robbery. The offender – Ale...
Read MoreA son was displaying an increasing level of verbal and physical abuse within the home. Mum has reached the point that she was scared that she could...
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The restorative justice process has made me really think about the consequences of my actions.
John, offender
Restorative Justice has really helped. It has given me closure, and I feel much more positive.
Lucy, burglary victim
Now we can get on with our lives without the burden of what happened grinding us down.
Abuse victim
