We have delivered restorative justice services across Avon and Somerset for many years, with secure funding in place until 2032. Our work supports people affected by crime, conflict and harm to feel heard, repair relationships where possible and move forward safely.
The Restorative Justice Council is pleased to announce that Johnstown Primary School has been awarded Registered Restorative Organisation Status, recognising the school’s commitment to embedding restorative practice across its whole school community.
The Restorative Justice Council (RJC) is recruiting a Public Relations and Media Officer to lead and grow our national media presence at a critical moment for restorative justice in the UK.
This is a role for practitioners whose work is shaped by judgement, integrity and impact. You will be trusted to work at the sharp edge of restorative practice — where harm is profound, scrutiny is high, and the quality of your decisions matters deeply to the people involved.
A nationally significant restorative justice role with lasting impact
As a Victim Liaison Officer, you’ll work directly with victims to ensure they are supported to make informed choices about their needs including any direct work with children.
As a Victim Liaison Officer you will bring to the role:
An ability to pass information effectively, accurately and concisely between children and their families, victims of crime, colleagues, courts and other agencies, either over the telephone, face to face and/or in writing
The Restorative Justice Council (RJC) has today published the second report from its Horizon Project: Rebuilding Trust: Designing a Restorative Justice Programme with Those Harmed.
What Dirty Business Teaches Us About Institutional Harm – and Why It Matters for Environmental Justice
Watching Channel 4’s Dirty Business was an uncomfortable experience, and it should be. The series lays bare what happens when powerful institutions repeatedly cause harm, deny responsibility, and rely on regulatory weakness and public fatigue to avoid meaningful accountability. While the programme focuses on the illegal dumping of untreated sewage by water companies, what struck me most was how familiar the pattern of harm felt.
The Restorative Justice Council is pleased to announce that St Helen’s RC Primary School has been awarded RJC Registered Organisation Status, recognising the school’s sustained and well-evidenced commitment to the embedding of restorative practice.