State of the Restorative Sector 2025
We are proud to share the State of the Restorative Sector 2025 – a landmark publication offering a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of restorative practice across the UK.
This report draws together insights from individuals and services across the country and provides a timely reflection on the opportunities and challenges facing restorative justice. It serves as both a celebration of progress and a call to action for the sector, policymakers, and communities alike.
What’s Inside?
The 2025 report captures the diverse realities of restorative practice through detailed sector-specific analysis, exploring:
Criminal Justice – identifying systemic barriers and urgent calls for reform, alongside examples of local innovation.
Education – assessing the role of restorative practice in school culture, leadership, and post-COVID recovery.
Health and Social Care – evaluating integration within care settings and the growing case for cultural change.
Community-Based Practice – exploring the potential of restorative approaches to strengthen relationships and community cohesion.
At the heart of the report is a set of key cross-cutting themes and recommendations to guide the future growth of restorative practice, including national policy alignment, funding sustainability, increased public awareness, and the integration of technology and training.
Download the Reports
Five separate documents are available for download:
Executive Summary – An overview of key findings and recommendations
Criminal Justice Report – In-depth analysis of restorative justice within the criminal justice system
Education Report – Focused insights into restorative practice in schools and educational settings
Health and Social Care Report – Examination of restorative integration in clinical and care environments
Community Report – Reflections on community-led practice and local engagement
Download links for each report are available below.
Whether you are a policymaker, practitioner, educator, service provider, or member of the public, we invite you to explore these findings and join us in working towards a more restorative society.
For more information or to discuss the report, please contact us at: communications@restorativejustice.org.uk
