The Horizon Project’s first report is a landmark step toward creating a national restorative justice programme for individuals and families harmed by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.
Drawing on insights from 145 postmasters who attended our Listening Sessions across the UK, this report highlights what true restoration requires: truth, acknowledgement, accountability, and meaningful action beyond financial compensation.
The Restorative Justice Council is launching a pilot programme to support victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal who may prefer not to engage with traditional restorative justice processes. We are seeking compassionate and skilled Freelance Restorative Listeners to deliver confidential, supportive listening sessions designed to validate and empower participants as they share their experiences.
I’ve seen Punch twice — first on Broadway, and later in London’s West End. The same play, the same story, but two very different Jacobs. Will Harrison in New York and David Shields in London each gave a performance that stayed with me long after the curtains went down. Both left me walking out of the theatre thinking not just about the tragedy of a single punch, but about the quiet miracle of restorative justice — the kind of human repair that’s almost never shown truthfully in the media.
In 2016, the Restorative Justice Council published "Restorative Justice in Custodial Settings: Information Pack," outlining strategies for developing internal capacity for restorative justice in custodial environments and creating conditions for external agencies to engage in restorative practices. Building on this foundation, the Council has collaborated with Dr. Katherine Doolin from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, since 2022 to research the implementation and impact of restorative justice in prisons.
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of joining Lancashire Constabulary for the official launch of Victim Care Lancashire, an initiative poised to transform the support offered to those harmed by crime. This occasion was further elevated by the presence of our Patron, Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, whose attendance highlighted the significance of our shared mission.
Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service (YJS) is going through an exciting change as we integrate into a new Adolescence & Prevention Service. The Youth Justice service sits as a distinct team alongside Targeted Youth Work and the SAFER team (harm outside the home). The YJS is led by a Service Manager and a dedicated Team Manager, supported by two Assistant Team Managers and three Senior Practitioners.
This is a very exciting time to be part of a developing offer for adolescents and victims in Oxfordshire in line with evidence and innovation regionally and nationally. Oxfordshire Youth Justice Service is a dynamic and forward-thinking team, committed to continuous learning and holding ourselves to the highest standards for our children, families and victims in line with our Child First principles and the Victim's Code. We are a county-wide service located within Children's Services.
Join Us as a Specialist Project Officer as part of the RJC’s Horizon Project
Are you passionate about creating safe and supportive environments for those harmed by the Horizon IT Scandal? Do you believe in the power of healing through empowerment, even for individuals who may not wish to engage in traditional restorative justice processes? If this resonates with you, we invite you to step into a transformative role as our Specialist Project Officer for a pioneering initiative.
We are pleased to announce that the Southwark Restorative Justice and Victim Team has received Registered Training Provider status from the Restorative Justice Council (RJC). This recognition reflects their steadfast commitment to providing high-quality training that adheres to national standards of practice.
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