The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Restorative Justice has today published their report of the inaugural Inquiry which took place over the summer. The Inquiry, titled ‘Restorative Practices in 2021/22’ sought to assess where the sector is at the moment, and what steps could be taken to improve and coordinate the various services to improve outcomes for victims and offenders. The Inquiry marked the first major piece of work for the APPG, which was only constituted in April 2021.
The RJC is pleased to announce that Thames Valley Restorative Justice Service (TVRJS) have been awarded Registered Training Provider status.
An established training and consultancy provider, TVRJS specialise in designing and delivering bespoke training packages tailored to reflect the characteristics, vision and goals of a specific area or setting.
Ahead of the formal publication of the Restorative Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry Report (‘Restorative Practices in 2021/2022’) the APPG is delighted to welcome new applications to join the Advisory Board for the 2021/2022 session.
Calm Mediation are seeking an experienced Restorative Justice Practitioner to coordinate the pan-London RJ Service. The RJ Coordinator will be the first point of contact for all referrals into the service and will manage a busy and varied case load. The Coordinator will be responsible for progressing referrals including risk assessments, liaison with referrers, police, probation, and prisons and overseeing and supporting a team of volunteer practitioners who facilitate the casework.
We are pleased to announce that Victim Support NI has become the first organisation in Northern Ireland to achieve Registered status. As an independent charity supporting people affected by crime, Victim Support NI offer a free and confidential service, whether or not a crime has been reported and regardless of how long ago the event took place.
The RJC is pleased to announce that the established Restorative Approaches: Theory and Practice Level 5 course, run by the Royal Borough of Greenwich has gained RJC Approved Course status. The Level 5 programme has been designed to develop practitioners with both theoretical and practical excellence and is unique in its focus of combining the crucial elements of theory, practice and implementation.
As a Restorative Justice Facilitator you will work with victims and perpetrators of crime to support them in addressing the harm caused and finding a positive way forward. This could be through a face to face meeting between the parties or through shuttle mediation. The role includes generating referrals by raising awareness of Restorative Justice, risk assessing cases, fully preparing both parties before any intervention takes place, and facilitating communication between the parties.
The Social Sciences team at the University of Gloucestershire, in partnership with the Restorative Justice Council UK, is offering a PhD fees-studentship for a project beginning on 01 October, 2021. The studentship will cover the fees of the PhD course up to £5,000, for three years. Please note that additional fees may be due after this time if the candidate does not complete the project in this timeframe.
