If a case goes to court, then sentencing is always up to the Judge. Restorative Justice is not an alternative to sentencing. The Judge is the only person who can decide on the appropriate sentence for the crime that the offender has committed.
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. ...
Read MoreA 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 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...
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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
