ReHub share update on ‘presumption of unsuitability’ for certain crime types
This is a blog by Why me? CEO, Sara Dowling. This week, Why me? received further communication from ReHub (HMPPS’ Restorative Practice Hub) as part of their internal review. The update focused on the implementation of the new policy, which will introduce a ‘presumption of unsuitability’ of Restorative Justice for certain types of crimes. […]
Government highlight Restorative Justice in new Youth Justice White Paper
This month, the Ministry of Justice have published a new White Paper titled ‘Cutting youth crime, changing young lives’. To accompany the policy paper, they released the following statement: “Over the last 2 decades, the youth justice system in England and Wales has delivered significant progress, with fewer children entering the system and fewer in […]
Why me? launches new organisational strategy
Why me? is delighted to share our new organisational strategy, setting out our priorities and areas of focus for the years ahead. The strategy reflects the work already underway, as well as our direction of travel as we continue to champion Restorative Justice. Our vision is to see Restorative Justice at the heart of a […]
Why me?’s response to the Victims’ Code Consultation
Yesterday was the deadline for the Victims’ Code Consultation launched by the Ministry of Justice. It was an opportunity to strengthen provision around Restorative Justice and ensure that victims of crime can access their rights more effectively. Why me? submitted a response calling for several key changes in relation to Restorative Justice, including having Restorative […]
Meet the trainers: Complex contexts and sensitive practices
Our upcoming ‘Complex contexts and sensitive practices’ training is co-designed and co-led by people who have experience of the topics we will be discussing. These experts by experience will share their insights into the following topics covered in the training: A restorative approach to protecting participants from risks to their freedom to speak and to […]
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 […]