The Horizon scandal has left an indelible mark on the UK, shattering thousands of lives and standing as one of the gravest miscarriages of justice in modern British history. It is a stark reminder of how institutional failures can devastate not just individuals, but entire communities. However, amidst this tragedy lies a powerful opportunity—not merely for financial compensation, but for genuine reconciliation and healing.
Welcome to the RJC’s 2025 Restorative Practice Guidance, a significant publication designed for practitioners, service providers, and organisations committed to delivering high-quality restorative practices across various sectors. This guidance is not limited to the criminal justice system but extends its reach to education, community settings, healthcare, and workplaces, addressing the diverse needs of individuals and communities.
Welcome to the RJC’s 2025 Restorative Practice Guidance, a significant publication designed for practitioners, service providers, and organisations committed to delivering high-quality restorative practices across various sectors. This guidance is not limited to the criminal justice system but extends its reach to education, community settings, healthcare, and workplaces, addressing the diverse needs of individuals and communities.
The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts – Part I, chaired by the Rt Hon. Sir Brian Leveson, has arrived at a time of unprecedented pressure on the justice system. With more than 75,000 outstanding Crown Court cases and delays stretching over years, the human cost—to victims, defendants, families, and communities—has become unsustainable. As the report rightly observes: justice delayed on this scale is, in effect, justice denied.
The National Health Service (NHS) is one of the UK’s most trusted and essential institutions, delivering care to millions every year. But beneath its proud legacy lies a set of systemic challenges: staff burnout, low morale, rising complaints, and a culture that has at times defaulted to blame rather than understanding. In an environment where mistakes can be fatal and pressure is constant, it’s understandable that a risk-averse, hierarchical system has developed. Yet this very structure can sometimes undermine the compassionate ethos at the heart of healthcare.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Restorative Justice practitioner and trainer, keen to develop and enhance Restorative Justice practice nationally.
Why me? is a small charity with a big impact. We champion Restorative Justice, a process that changes lives. And we need the right leadership to continue growing its reach and impact. We are ready to scale up and are looking for a new Chair who can help lead us into this next chapter.
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