We find ourselves in an unprecedented period of time where restrictions to our normal day to day routines have led to dramatic changes to all aspects of our personal and professional lives. But life goes on and we will all inevitably adapt the way in which we conduct our day to day business during these challenging times.
The RJC have been contacted by several members requesting advice on whether practitioners should continue to offer face to face restorative justice meetings in light of the government advice issued yesterday. We will all be aware that the latest advice issued by the government stated:
When reviewing feedback from our recent Practice Guidance consultation we were asked:
“Would you consider including guidance on the use of proxy/surrogate participants in cases where the person affected did not wish to take part themselves, but would like another person to step in on their behalf?”
It was a question which split the committee but left us wanting to find out more!
Remedi are recruiting a Coordinator to provide support and supervision to the Derbyshire Victim Services team (Generic, Got Your Back and Anti-Social Behaviour) operational across Derbyshire. You will also deputise for the service manager in a varied capacity.
Remedi are recruiting a Young Persons Restorative Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, to provide high quality Restorative interventions and advice for young people (aged 13-21) and parents/carers who are experiencing domestic abuse, with a focus on reducing risk and aiding emotional recovery from the harmful impacts of domestic abuse. This will include emotional and practical support and the delivery of restorative interventions. The role is funded by IDAS currently until the end of March 2022. You will work 35 hours per week and will primarily cover the Barnsley area.
Wales Probation Service is part of the KSS CRC Probation. They provide a broad range of probation services for adult offenders on community orders or licenses. They focus on quality of practice to reduce re-offending, improve the safety of the communities they serve and improving the life chances of those within the Wales criminal justice system.
Wales Probation Service is part of the KSS CRC Probation. They provide a broad range of probation services for adult offenders on community orders or licenses. They focus on quality of practice to reduce re-offending, improve the safety of the communities they serve and improving the life chances of those within the Wales criminal justice system.
