The RJC is pleased to announce that Calm Mediation have been awarded Registered Service provider status for London based restorative service.
Calm Mediation have been providing restorative justice services since 2005 and were first awarded the RJC’s Restorative Service Quality Mark in 2016. As the commissioned restorative justice service for London, their case work primarily originates from the capital although they work across the country.
As a Restorative Practice Practitioner you will deliver restorative practice-based casework with a small cohort of young men in HMP YOI Aylesbury supporting them to develop and maintain better relationships, become more self-aware and to see conflict and its resolution as a part of life, through facilitating restorative conversations with estranged family members and significant others.
An exciting position has become available for an enthusiastic, resilient, dynamic full-time Administrator to join a small, friendly team based in the centre of Cardiff. The role is diverse, you will need excellent I.T. and customer services skills as you will be the main point of contact between their clients and staff. You will work closely with all members of the team in different aspects of the role. The role is hybrid, with the option of home working available.
The Restorative Justice Council notes today’s announcement by the Ministry of Justice that the Victims and Prisoners Bill has been introduced. This is a revised version of the long-awaited Victims Bill, published in draft form last May. Our immediate concern is not in the detail but the way the Government has at the last minute and without any consultation, shifted the focus away from victims by including additional proposals about the Parole Board.
Why me? are seeking a Restorative Justice development officer to assist in the delivery of Project Articulate. The post holder should be a skilled restorative practitioner, with a good understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the impact of culture and identity on accessing Restorative Justice. If you have knowledge about Restorative Justice, but are not a trained practitioner, please do not hesitate to apply.
The Restorative Justice Council is entering into the second stage of its formal review into its practices, assessing its communication, engagement and overall strategy. This second part of our review has incorporated your initial feedback into how the RJC operates and we would now like to invite feedback from our members and other stakeholders about how we can improve the organisation and continue to accommodate a broad and diverse membership.
HMPPS recently published a policy framework on Restorative practice which sets out the professional responsibilities of offender managers, probation practitioners, and victim liaison officers (VLOs) for suitability and referral for restorative justice services. Many of the RJC's members raised concerns with the framework and its impact across the sector.
Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) are seeking a confident and innovative communicator with a strong attention to detail to lead on RJ4All's communication and dissemination needs, amplifying our voice and maximising our impact. The post-holder will also lead on RJ4All's campaigns including advocacy and social policy initiatives, online fundraising campaigns and in-person events. The role is flexible, working 2-3 days per week.
Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) are looking for a Community Project Officer to deliver their local projects in South East London, including youth clubs, cultural and art workshops, awareness raising campaigns, research and policy work. The role involves carrying out research and fieldwork to managing projects. The post holder will be expected to monitor the impact and finances of their projects, develop new ideas and lead on discussions and policy debates resulting from their work. The role is office-based and 4 days per week.