Calling on the Government: Our 3 priorities for change
This is a blog by our CEO, Sara Dowling Why me? has called on the Government to implement three priorities for change, to support access to Restorative Justice for people affected by crime, no matter the offence, and no matter where they live. In October last year, the Government publicly committed in the House of […]
Humanity as Reform: Restorative Justice and the Court Backlog
This is a blog by our Volunteer, Hillary Kwok. The information presented in this excerpt has been derived from research conducted by the UK Ministry of Justice. For full details and original sources, please visit Ministry of Justice – Modernising Justice. Imagine being a victim of a crime and waiting two years for your […]
The wow factor of a clever discussion: Sir Charles Pollard’s advice on the best way to communicate Restorative Justice
This is a blog by Why me? Volunteer, Printorn Kordumrong. As one of the pioneers of Restorative Justice being an effective policing tool, Sir Charles Pollard adamantly believes that it is his duty, and the duty of anyone who is a Restorative Justice professional, to communicate how effective it is to everyone around them. […]
New RJC Report: The Post Office Scandal and Restorative Justice
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter. The Restorative Justice Council (RJC) have recently published their second report on the Post Office Scandal titled ‘Rebuilding Trust: Designing a Restorative Justice Programme with Those Harmed’. In the report, the RJC share that they have now designed a full ‘independent restorative […]
Have your say on victims’ rights
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter. This week, we held a forum on the Victims’ Code Consultation, to gather the views of the restorative sector on behalf of the Ministry of Justice. We had around 50 attendees who shared their insights and ideas on how we can strengthen […]
Are we becoming too timid? Risk aversion and Restorative Justice
This is a blog by Angie Kaye, a Senior Restorative Justice Facilitator for prisons in the Thames Valley area for 12 years. The case example given in this blog is an amalgamated and anonymised reflection of true cases. Richard’s Story Outside a London pub, 23 year-old Richard Simes was the victim of a violent assault. […]
Why me? Ambassadors in action: Meeting the Prisons’ Minister and BBC Crimewatch
It has been a busy week for our Ambassadors, who have been making significant progress in spreading the word about Restorative Justice. Why me? has a group of Ambassadors who have all been through the Restorative Justice process after being harmed by a range of crimes. Their role involves sharing their story to raise awareness […]
Using reflection to set our intentions for 2026
This is a blog by our RJ Programme Manager, Anika Cosgrove. Reflection is fundamental within restorative practice. Reflective learning allows victims, perpetrators and facilitators to understand deeply and use that understanding to take responsibility and be accountable. As we enter a new year, it’s a wonderful opportunity to engage in reflection and frame our […]
2026 training dates: Foundation and Complex training courses
The dates and availability in this blog is no longer the most up to date information, visit our training page to learn about upcoming training opportunities. Why me? are delighted to be collaborating with Professor Tim Chapman on a new set of Restorative Justice training courses which take a fresh approach, focusing on the values […]
Amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill tabled in the House of Lords
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter. Why me? are delighted to announce that our amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill, which would give victims of crime the right to be referred to their local Restorative Justice service, has been tabled in the House of Lords. As part […]