Resolution Online

It is well known that victims of crime with English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs often feel sidelined by the criminal justice system. One consequence of these language barriers is that Restorative Justice services do not reach such victims. This an unfortunate state of affairs, as Restorative Justice is a valuable and meaningful way of helping someone impacted by crime - and is something that Why me?

The RJC is pleased to announce that Aster Group has been awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status. The Group is the first non-criminal justice organisation to achieve Registered status with the RJC.

Aster, a housing association that believes everyone should have a home, provides safety and security through its reliable landlord services and supplies a wide range of housing options in response to the housing crisis. The Groups strength is its people and ethical approach.

The RJC are pleased to announce that Coventry Youth Offending Service have been awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status.

Long standing members of the RJC, Coventry Youth Offending Service, are the first youth offending service to transfer from our Restorative Service Quality Mark (RSQM) to the RJC’s newly launched Registered Restorative Organisation status. By achieving this status, Coventry Youth Offending Service have demonstrated a commitment to delivering high quality restorative practice to nationally agreed standards.

 As we continue to navigate our way through the Covid-19 pandemic, online working continues to play a major part of our day to day routines. We have all had to adapt to this new way of working and the restorative community were quick to respond to ensure a continuity of service.