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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2026 training dates: Foundation and Complex training courses
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 and lived-experience behind the restorative process. There are two courses available, one focusing on the foundations of Restorative Justice, whilst the other is for practitioners to […]
Why me? in the Telegraph: “I met the man who murdered my identical twin. What he told me brought me peace”
Why me?’s Ambassador, Nick Dawson, was interviewed for an article that was shared in The Telegraph this week. In it, Nick shared the story of how he met the man who murdered his identical twin brother, Simon. Nick’s story is a testament to how transformative Restorative Justice can be. Meeting Craig allowed Nick to get […]
2025: A year in review
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Campaigning without polarisation: How can I contribute to a better world without further fracturing society?
Could restorative approaches help us to avoid furthering polarisation in our campaigning? The Mint House and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation are partnering to host this event to explore restorative approaches and how they could be relevant in campaigning. Katie Roberts will highlight some of the challenges those in campaigning are currently facing around polarisation. Pete […]