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Carr Manor Community School awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status

James Simon
12 June 2023

The RJC is pleased to announce that Carr Manor Community School has been awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status.

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The RJC launches its consultation on the use of restorative justice in cases of domestic and sexual violence and abuse

James Simon
5 June 2023

We are currently formulating our policy position on the use of the whole range of restorative approaches with those affected by domestic and sexual abuse and violence.

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The 5th Annual Restorative Justice Council Conference - Call for Abstracts

James Simon
1 June 2023

RESTORATIVE REFLECTIONS: A blueprint for a restorative future 

Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st November 2023

Online: Microsoft Teams

This year, the RJC celebrates its 25th anniversary and, as such, it is a good time to acknowledge the sector’s achievements, face up to the present challenges and imagine future possibilities.

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Community Restorative Justice Ireland awarded Registered Training Provider status

James Simon
26 April 2023

The RJC is pleased to announce that Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI) have been awarded Registered Training Provider status.

Jim Simon, the RJC’s chief executive said:

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Calm Mediation awarded Registered Service Provider status

James Simon
31 March 2023

The RJC is pleased to announce that Calm Mediation have been awarded Registered Service provider status for London based restorative service.

Calm Mediation have been providing restorative justice services since 2005 and were first awarded the RJC’s Restorative Service Quality Mark in 2016. As the commissioned restorative justice service for London, their case work primarily originates from the capital although they work across the country.

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Long delayed Government proposals won’t empower victims

James Simon
29 March 2023

The Restorative Justice Council notes today’s announcement by the Ministry of Justice that the Victims and Prisoners Bill has been introduced. This is a revised version of the long-awaited Victims Bill, published in draft form last May. Our immediate concern is not in the detail but the way the Government has at the last minute and without any consultation, shifted the focus away from victims by including additional proposals about the Parole Board.

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APPG Letter to Secretary of State regarding HMPPS RJ Policy Framework

James Simon
17 March 2023

HMPPS recently published a policy framework on Restorative practice which sets out the professional responsibilities of offender managers, probation practitioners, and victim liaison officers (VLOs) for suitability and referral for restorative justice services. Many of the RJC's members raised concerns with the framework and its impact across the sector.

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We want to hear your views on the future direction of the RJC

James Simon
17 March 2023

The Restorative Justice Council is entering into the second stage of its formal review into its practices, assessing its communication, engagement and overall strategy. This second part of our review has incorporated your initial feedback into how the RJC operates and we would now like to invite feedback from our members and other stakeholders about how we can improve the organisation and continue to accommodate a broad and diverse membership.

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Torbay Council becomes the first Children’s Services to be awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status

James Simon
13 March 2023

The RJC is pleased to announce that Torbay Council Children’s Services have been awarded Registered Restorative Organisation status. They are the first local authority within the UK to receive this award.  

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