Job Opportunity: Lead Practitioner
We have an opportunity to work with us to develop and deliver Restorative Justice Services across Merseyside.
Victim Experience Survey
If you've been affected by crime in the last three years, your feedback is crucial. The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is asking you to share your experiences to help improve the support services provided. By participating in this survey, you can make a real difference in the lives of future victims.
Survivor hopes Restorative Justice will help her reclaim sense of control and empowerment over man who raped her
A survivor from Merseyside is hoping that coming face to face with the man who raped her will allow her to take back a sense of power over her attacker to find a positive way to move forward with her life. The victim, who will remain anonymous, is sharing her story to mark Restorative Justice Week (November 17th-23rd), an international campaign reflecting on the progress of victims and offenders and their journey to recovery and rehabilitation.
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.
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 & 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.
Making Restorative Justice Accessible
It’s important that accessibility restrictions don’t impact anyone’s ability to participate in Restorative Justice. There are a number of steps we take to make sure that our Restorative Justice service is accessible to those who need it.
Restorative Justice and Mental Health
Being involved in a crime can have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. Some people find it beneficial to talk about the incident with the person who harmed them, or who they harmed.
How Do Restorative Justice Referrals Work?
There are a variety of ways that victims and offenders can be referred to Restorative Solutions. It’s important to note that as Restorative Justice is voluntary, both parties have to agree to participate for the process to go ahead.
A Fresh Start
Welcoming in the new year is often when we look ahead and plan for the future, but it can sometimes be just as valuable to use this time to reflect on the past. The beginning of a new year is the opportunity for a fresh start, and to address things that are weighing on our minds.
Use of Restorative Justice in non-recent cases
Whilst some people want Restorative Justice almost immediately after the offence has happened, others begin the process years down the line.
