Meet Why me?’s new Trustees!
Why me? are pleased to announce that three new Trustees have joined our team. We are delighted to welcome Tim Chapman, Emma Jones and Ben Andrew to our Board. They each bring a unique skillset which will help our small charity to continue to support people affected by crime.
Tim Chapman
Tim Chapman had a lengthy career in the Probation Service in Northern Ireland, rising to a senior management position. He spent 10 years as a lecturer and course director of the Masters programme in Restorative Practices at the University of Ulster. He now teaches at the University of Sassari, Italy, as a Visiting Professor and at The University of Strathclyde as a Visiting Professor. He also offers training, research and consultancy in Restorative Justice. He has published widely in effective probation practice, youth justice and Restorative Justice. He is writing a book about victims’ experience of Restorative Justice and is leading a Restorative Justice programme on child sexual abuse.
Emma Jones 
Emma Jones is the Assistant Director for Catch22’s Victim Services, overseeing services across Greater Manchester, Leicestershire, London, and Hertfordshire. With over six years of experience in leading victim support and Restorative Justice (RJ) services, and ten years of experience working in the victim’s space, she is passionate about advocating for victims’ rights and ensuring access to RJ. Emma has collaborated on policy campaigns, podcasts, and reports, and brings strong governance skills and charity sector leadership experience, including managing large contracts and working with influential stakeholders. She is committed to empowering victims and supporting their journey through the Criminal Justice System.
Ben Andrew
Ben is a communications and public affairs professional with experience in the third sector and in local Government. He previously worked at Why me? as our communications lead, and his passion for our work motivated him to return as a Trustee. Ben is particularly interested in how Restorative Justice can be pitched as an effective solution to many of the problems affecting the justice system, and what role we can play in making that happen.
