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Read our latest posts and join in the discussion on a range of subjects related to restorative practice.

Please continue to submit your questions to us online by CLICKING HERE or @RJCouncil on twitter using the hashtag #RJdiscussion.

If you would like to write an article for publication within either Resolution Online magazine or our quarterly Resolution Magazine, please submit your draft article (no more than 2500 words) ONLINE HERE

You can also email your article to us at Communications@restorativejustice.org.uk

 

 

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The RJC Supports the Liberal Democrats' Amendment: A Call for Restorative Justice

James Simon
16 September 2024

In the face of a pressing prisons crisis in England and Wales, the Liberal Democrats’ proposal to develop and expand restorative justice schemes as a viable alternative to short custodial sentences, represents a crucial step towards creating a more humane and effective criminal justice system.

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Call for Contributions – Resolution Magazine

James Simon
26 June 2024

The RJC’s quarterly magazine, Resolution, explores some of the key debates in restorative practice and provides examples of restorative practice in action. Over the years, we have attracted a range of interesting and insightful contributors who have written about some of the key innovations and debates in the restorative practice field.

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Resolve West awarded Registered Restorative Service Provider status

James Simon
18 April 2024

We are pleased to announce that Resolve West has been awarded Registered Service Provider status.

Resolve West is a non-profit organisation established over 35 years ago. Operating across Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and Somerset, their dedicated team of staff and volunteers provide a warm and compassionate service to those in need.

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The intersection of road policing and restorative justice: a victim led approach

James Simon
8 February 2024

I was honoured to accept the invitation to participate in this year's Road Policing Seminar which featured a panel discussion on the implementation of victim-centered approaches in road policing.

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Strengthening the Victims and Prisoners Bill to improve access to restorative justice

James Simon
24 January 2024

This briefing provides reasoning for the enhancement of the Victims and Prisoners Bill. Its purpose is to ensure that all victims of crime have access to high-quality restorative justice services at a local level. The Restorative Justice Council (RJC) believe this can be achieved through supporting two key amendments to the Bill:

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The RJC'S Living Experience Advisory Panel launched

James Simon
23 January 2024

The RJC are delighted to announce the launch of a new advisory panel to support our policy and standards work.

Our Living Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) has been established to create a space for those individuals with experience of either accessing or participating in a restorative process to come together and use their experiences to help inform our policy positions, practitioner guidance and practice standards.

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The RJC continues to support the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Restorative Justice

James Simon
23 January 2024

We are delighted to announce that they RJC have submitted an application to serve on the Advisory Board of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Restorative Justice for the upcoming year. The formation of the new Advisory Board will take place on the 9th February 2024.

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Restorative Justice Council wins £1,000 festive boost thanks to Benefact Group

James Simon
14 December 2023

The Restorative Justice Council has won a £1,000 festive financial boost thanks to nominations from the public.

We are one of 120 winning charities to receive an early Christmas gift of a £1,000 donation as part of Benefact Group’s seventh annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.

Members of the public were invited to nominate a charity to win a share of £120,000 and the Restorative Justice Council was amongst the winners which were drawn at random.

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Dr Terence Bevington receives the RJC’s Significant Contribution Award for 2023

James Simon
29 November 2023

Terence has 25 years' experience in a multitude of roles in the public education system ranging from teacher to researcher and consultant. He has been practising restoratively for 12 years and is a Registered Practitioner with the RJC.

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Torbay Children Services named as approved training provider for restorative justice week

James Simon
20 November 2023

Torbay Council’s Children’s Services has been awarded Registered Training Provider status by the Restorative Justice Council (RJC)

This week is Restorative Justice Week, aimed at raising awareness of how individuals and organisations can work together to prevent conflict, build relationships and repair harm.

They are the first Children’s Service department within the UK to receive this award. 

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