The introduction of restorative justice approaches in young people’s residential units: A critical evaluation

This 2010 report by the NSPCC evaluated Hertfordshire County Council’s introduction of restorative justice in its young people’s residential units.

The report found that police were called out fewer times following the implementation of restorative practices.

The NSPCC recommends that residential units should continue to implement restorative ways of working, as they have many positive benefits for staff and residents.

The report also raised issues about the use of restorative justice with bullying.

See the Department for Education report by Goldsmiths University, London on the effectiveness of anti-bullying strategies for more information on restorative justice and bullying.