Resources
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Jon Collins, November 2014
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Evidence supporting the use of restorative justice
The evidence Restorative justice works. The evidence shows that restorative justice meets the needs of victims and reduces the frequency of reoffending. |
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Resources for victims
If you have been a victim of crime and are considering restorative justice, you are likely to have questions about what it will involve and why it might work for you. The RJC has developed these resources to help answer some of your questions. |
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The Woolf Within - Peter & Will's story
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Henry's story
Henry became addicted to drugs at age 14, eventually resorting to theft to fund his habit and manipulating a vulnerable friend into helping him steal. He talks about the moment he met with one of his victims and faced up to what he had done - to himself, to his friend, and to his victims - and how he vowed never to go back to how he was. |
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Callum's story
Managing discipline is a daily challenge for schools. When things go wrong and a child like Callum is seriously harmed can a restorative approach repair the damage and prevent such incidents in the future? Callum's mum, the police officer, and his school vice-principal share their experiences. |
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Aaron's story
After Aaron Sampson, 15, was robbed by some boys who’d been bullying him at school, a restorative justice meeting gave him a chance to regain his confidence. Here, Aaron and his mum Linda tell their stories. |
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Christine's story
When Christine’s stepfather was released from 12 years in prison, restorative justice helped her to face her fears about meeting the man who’d murdered her mother. |
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Elyn's story
Elyn Mitchell is the clerk of a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) Meeting. When their Meeting House was damaged in an arson attack, the effects were felt across the local community. Here, she talks about using restorative justice to repair the harm, and build a more positive future. |
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Restorative justice for victims of serious crime would save £185 million
Offering restorative justice to victims of serious crime would save £185 million over two years by reducing crime. In 2010, the Restorative Justice Council (RJC) and Victim Support presented the case for restorative justice to justice minister Crispin Blunt. |