Last week, following the Article 50 vote in the House of Commons, it was widely reported that the secretary of state for Brexit, David Davis, tried to kiss the shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, who had reluctantly supported the government’s Bill. In response, she reportedly told him to ‘fuck off’.
On Tuesday 21 February 2017, the RJC will be hosting a free event in London to launch a report exploring black, Asian and minority ethnic children's access to and experience of restorative justice in the youth justice system. Based on the findings of an eight month research project, this report examines current practice and sets out a series of recommendations for changes in policy and practice.
Job opportunity – Restorative justice job opportunities in Leicestershire
Restorative solutions currently has two new vacancies to develop and deliver restorative justice services in Leicestershire.
They are looking for an experienced restorative justice (RJ) delivery manager and practitioner, with a track record of implementing multi-agency partnerships across the criminal justice sector, and of working with volunteers and the voluntary sector.
Researchers have published thousands of articles on restorative justice. However, much of this information is behind the paywalls of academic journals or is too lengthy to be of practical use. Here, Ian Marder, a PhD researcher at the University of Leeds and the founder of the Community of Restorative Researchers, discusses the findings of some recent research.
The RJC is pleased to announce that HMP Durham has been awarded the Restorative Service Quality Mark (RSQM).
Jon Collins, the RJC’s chief executive, said:
“I would like to offer my congratulations to the team at HMP Durham for successfully completing the RSQM. This shows that they are providing the highest standards in restorative practice.”
The RJC is pleased to announce that SFJ Awards Level 4 Diploma in Restorative Practice has been awarded the RJC Accredited Qualification Mark (AQM).
Jon Collins, the RJC’s chief executive, said:
“I would like to congratulate SFJ Awards for successfully passing the AQM with its Level 4 Diploma in Restorative Practice. This achievement is evidence of its commitment to providing the highest standards in restorative practice.”
The RJC is pleased to announce that Norfolk Children’s Services has been awarded the Training Provider Quality Mark (TPQM).
Jon Collins, the RJC’s chief executive, said:
“Norfolk Children’s Services staff based in Norfolk Youth Offending Team have demonstrated through successfully completing the Training Provider Quality Mark (TPQM) that they are providing the highest quality restorative practice training and I would like to congratulate the team for this achievement.”
