REGISTRATION CLOSES 16 NOVEMBER AT 5PM

The imposed restrictions on our day-to-day lives over the past 16 months have, through necessity, impacted on all aspects of our lives. Many of us will have embraced opportunities for cultures to converge as the world has become more digitally connected however, political and social polarisation continue to leave communities divided and disconnected. Restorative justice practices can serve as an important bridge within societies, connecting individuals and communities with differing perspectives.

In a world of growing division, creating a culture which proactively prevents harm and creates more resilient communities is even more critical. That is why during this year’s conference we want to explore the potential for restorative justice and practices as a bridge builder when responding to complex challenges and overcoming inequalities and vulnerabilities in our communities. We are particularly interested in learning from academics, organisations and practitioners about where restorative justice is breaking new ground. Finally, we want to understand how restorative justice is being effectively implemented across our communities including education, health, workplace and secure settings. Thus, the theme of the 3rd annual RJC conference is Restorative netWorks – bridging divides & strengthening communities.

This year, our conference sessions will focus on one of four areas:

• Overcoming inequality & adversity through restorative justice
• Restorative justice – evidence of effectiveness
• Restorative Justice – breaking new ground
• Restorative practice in communities

We already have an extremely exciting list of confirmed keynote speakers that are sure to stimulate debate and discussion in our effort to provide insight into how we might bridge the divides and strengthen communities. 

As Commissioner, she regularly meets heads of Criminal Justice agencies, Ministers, Chief Constables, Police and Crime Commissioners, victim organisations, Parliamentarians and voluntary groups. She will undertake reviews into victim services and report on how agencies are complying with the Code.  

Dame Vera is the former Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria (2012-19).

She previously spent much of her working life as a criminal barrister. She was called to the Bar in 1975 and took silk in 2000. She served as Labour MP for Redcar from 2001 to 2010. She was a Government Minister from 2006 to 2010 and Solicitor General from 2007 to 2010 - the House of Common's most senior law officer. As Solicitor General she was closely involved in criminal justice policy and legislation and is particularly proud of her role in taking the Equalities Act 2010 through its House of Commons stages

In 2017 she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to women and equality.

Whilst the policing lead for Bristol, Jon introduced joint working arrangements with colleagues in the probation and prison services, local authorities and third sector that delivered significant crime reductions through the intensive management of prolific offenders.  Concurrently he introduced restorative justice to Avon and Somerset.  He remains firm in the belief that the Police Services’ role in offender management should extend beyond the conviction of offenders.

As the NPCC lead for Integrated Offender Management (IOM), Electronic Monitoring (EM) and Restorative Justice he is now leading the police-side implementation of the national refresh of IOM working and the Ministry of Justice’s EM Portfolio. 

Jon is a family man with interests that include surfing, cycling and rugby; essentially anything else that gets him outdoors with his three sons. He is the chair of governors of his local primary school.

He is the Founder and Director of the Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) International Institute, which aims to advance community cohesion and redistribute power through education and the values of restorative justice. He is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of RJ4All Publications, which is the publishing arm of the RJ4All International Institute.

In 2021, Professor Gavrielides received The Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey award as part of the Southwark Civic Awards 2020 for his contribution to the community during difficult times.

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