New research by Joana Ferreira explores the use of RJ to address intimate partner abuse. The paper explores "the needs of victim-survivors or hold perpetrators accountable in meaningful ways."
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People harmed by domestic or sexual abuse face cumulative harm, resulting in a complex experience of trauma. In this blog Anika Cosgrove explores how this layered harm can be compounded by professionals refusing to offer information about Restorative Justice to survivors: https://ow.ly/kK3p50YMH9a
If the justice crisis is only understood as a structural problem, the response will continue only focusing on structural solutions. Embedding RJ more effectively into the court system will directly address one of the main drivers of the court demand; reoffending.
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Restorative Justice transforms lives. But we need to make sure it is available to all. We believe that everyone affected by crime should have equal opportunity to take part in Restorative Justice.
The Victims' Commissioner, has shared her Victims' Survey, aiming to reach as many victims of crime as possible. The survey is anonymous, takes around 15 minutes, and is open to anyone aged 16+ who has experienced or reported a crime since January 2021: https://ow.ly/IR2F50YIhY3
What does a face to face Restorative Justice meeting look like? Find out what a RJ meeting is, the process that goes on before a meeting happens, and the different roles and techniques used.
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Our 'Complex contexts and sensitive practices' training course starts TOMORROW. Don't miss your chance to learn from experts by experience about topics ranging from domestic abuse and hate crime to trauma-informed practice.
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With a backlog of thousands of cases, the court system is struggling to keep up, leading to further harm to people affected by crime. In this blog, our Volunteer, Hillary Kwok, explores how RJ could begin to address the court backlog and reduce the harm it causes: https://ow.ly/W0tB50YIhxQ
We believe that people who commit crimes have the potential to turn their lives around. But many don’t get the support they need to do so.
Restorative Justice allows them to acknowledge the harm they caused and make amends.
Why me? want to support the Government to fulfil their promise to "see how best we can bring out Restorative Justice programmes across the Ministry of Justice". In this blog, we share three priorities for change that would enable the Government to achieve this goal: https://ow.ly/2ov250YIhpb
As a small charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters and donors. Making a donation is easy, and no matter the size, it will help victims of crime have their voices heard and make a real difference to their lives.
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"The wow factor of Restorative Justice comes from seeing how it impacts the participants, the best way to communicate it is to provide meaningful accounts of how Restorative Justice changed participants’ lives for the better."
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Whether you are looking to branch into complex and sensitive delivery, or you want to refresh your knowledge with just the webinars, don't miss your chance to sign up today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/2149113
Have you been affected by crime? You may want to ask questions, explain the impact of the crime on your life, or ensure the person responsible doesn't offend again.
Restorative Justice is flexible to your needs. It can take many forms, such as face to face, online, or through letters.
As one of the pioneers of Restorative Justice as an effective policing tool, Sir Charles Pollard believes that it is the duty of anyone who is a RJ professional, to communicate how effective it is. But what is the best way to talk about RJ?
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Did you know? Restorative Justice can be used for any type of crime - but it only goes ahead if both parties consent to taking part. The process must be completely voluntary.
The Restorative Justice Council have recently published their second report on the Post Office Scandal titled ‘Rebuilding Trust: Designing a Restorative Justice Programme with Those Harmed’.
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You can now sign up for our 'Complex contexts and sensitive practices' training, running between April and June. Join Professor Tim Chapman for this innovative course, co-created with people who have been impacted by the crimes being discussed.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/2149113
We're proud to feature in the Oral History Society Journal. In it, our Comms Manager, Keeva, is interviewed about our 'Damage and Repair' Project which captured the stories of 22 people who have been through RJ or played a key role in the sector. Thank you Dr Ruth Beecher & the OHS team.
Did you see us on BBC Crimewatch? We appeared on the show last week to spread the word about the power of Restorative Justice.
If you missed it, you can catch up on the short clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRE8D3RbzwY
Do you want a new challenge? You could do a fundraising event for Why me? and support more people to access RJ - anything from a bike ride, to donations for a birthday, or fancy dress at work. If you're interested, contact us & we can support you with materials - including your own Why me? t-shirt!
Last week we featured on Crimewatch. Our Comms Manager, Keeva, was joined by our Ambassador Nick who shared his experience of meeting the man who killed his twin brother. Thank you to Nick for sharing, and to our Ambassador Will who was also consulted.
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Did you know that you can support Why me?'s work at no cost to you as you do your shopping? By signing up to Easyfundraising, you collect donations for us as you shop online. Please support us to continue our crucial work today: why-me.org/get-involved-2/support-u...
Please nominate Why me? in The Benefact Group Movement for Good prize draw. It takes less than a minute, and every entry will give us the chance to receive a donation that will make a real difference to our work. Thank you for your support.
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A crucial part of explaining the benefits of RJ is sharing stories of people who have been through it. Our podcast Restorative Talks features these stories. You can listen on your favourite audio platform now.
https://open.spotify.com/show/47hBhmd7qaGDbKDpBID03U
Last week was a busy one for our Ambassadors. Janika attended an in-person meeting with Lord Timpson, the Prisons Minister, to discuss ReHub and how to increase access to RJ. Nick also appeared on BBC Crimewatch to talk about his experience of Restorative Justice.
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In order to widen access to Restorative Justice, it's crucial that there are no blanket bans on the types of crimes it can be used for. A risk assessment will ensure that it only takes place if it's safe. RJ can be transformative for people affected by all types of crime.
What do you think victims of crime need? How can we ensure that those needs are met?
LAST CHANCE to sign up for our free, online forum tomorrow and get your voice heard as we consult on the Victims Code of Practice.
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Our RJ Programme Manager, Anika, attended a fantastic event yesterday hosted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Equally Ours. The day included vital discussions on how we can work together to support the implementation of human rights across the UK.