Emotional Wellness Month
October is Emotional Wellness Month, a time to reflect, raise awareness and remove the stigma around discussions of mental health.
Common Misconceptions about Restorative Justice
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: 23rd-29th September
National Inclusion Week takes place from the 23rd-29th September.
Have Your Say on Policing and Community Safety
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.
How Do Victims and Offenders Communicate Through Restorative Justice?
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.
EFRJ - From Survivors to Survivors: Conversations on Restorative Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence
European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) has published ‘From Survivors to Survivors: Conversations on Restorative Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence’.
Restorative Justice: What Can Mediators Learn from the Practice of Other Professionals?
In a recent interview for Strathclyde University and Issue 7 of the Mediation Matters! Newsletter, Adrienne Watson met with Dave Pascoe (RJ Practitioner for Restorative Solutions) to discuss Restorative Justice practice and what it might offer mediators who are working with particularly conflicted parties.
Vacancy: Restorative Justice Lead Practitioner
We are looking for an experienced Lead Practitioner to help us develop and deliver Restorative Justice Services across West Yorkshire.
Volunteers’ Week: 3rd - 9th June 2024
Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th June 2024 is Volunteers’ Week, a time to celebrate the amazing contributions of our volunteers.
Language barriers in Restorative Justice meetings
Where necessary, we use an external translator service to help victims and offenders communicate.
Restorative Justice & Harmful Sexual Behaviour: A Commentary
Tony Walker, Director of Practice Delivery, spoke to NOTA News about the use of Restorative Justice following cases of harmful sexual behaviour. Read the full article here.
What are Restorative Justice preparation meetings?
Preparation meetings are an important part of Restorative Justice, when trained facilitators can identify the specifics of what an individual wants and expects from their participation in the process.
