Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service awarded Registered Service Provider status
The RJC is pleased to announce that Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service have been awarded Registered Service Provider status.
Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service are the first service to transfer from our Restorative Service Quality Mark (RSQM) to the RJC’s newly launched Registered Service Provider status. By achieving this status, Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service have demonstrated a commitment to delivering high quality restorative practice to nationally agreed standards. As part of their Service Provider Registration, we are delighted to confirm that Helen Edwards, Helen Leney and Julie Tartakover have been awarded Advanced Registered Practitioner status alongside Martin Havelock who has been awarded Foundation Registered Practitioner status.
Jim Simon, the RJC’s chief executive said:
“Having held the RSQM since October 2013, we were delighted that Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service applied to be assessed against our Registered Service Provider Framework. They have continued to demonstrate their commitment to delivering high quality restorative practice to nationally agreed standards. Practitioners, assessed as part of the Registration process, demonstrated that they put the values of restoration, impartiality, safety and empowerment at the heart of their casework. I would like to congratulate the whole team on their achievement.”
Colette Selwood, Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service’s Restorative Justice Manager said:
“Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service are very pleased with achieving our registration status and are delighted to be the first service provider to be awarded this. We pride ourselves on the work we deliver and are continually seeking to develop new innovative projects within the restorative practice arena. We look forward to continue working with the Restorative Justice Council and their membership to increase public awareness of restorative practices. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff members and volunteers who have supported us through this rigorous process.”
To find out more about Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service, visit their website or you can contact them directly via email rjenquiries@tvrjs.org.uk or on 01884 487980.