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 […]
New training: The values and lived experience behind Restorative Justice
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 […]
Restorative Justice and gender-based violence
This is a blog by our RJ Programmes Manager, Anika Cosgrove. Gender based-violence includes crimes such as rape, domestic abuse, sexual harassment, stalking, and forced marriage that are overwhelmingly but not exclusively carried out by men against women. 1 in 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. The ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based […]
Double your donations this Christmas through the Big Give
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter. Double your donations to Why me? through the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Why me ? is delighted to be taking part in our first ever Big Give Christmas Challenge, where every donation we receive will be doubled! This is a powerful opportunity […]
Reflections on Restorative Justice Week 2025
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter and our RJ Programmes Manager, Anika Cosgrove. What a week! The entire restorative sector came together last week to celebrate Restorative Justice Week, sharing resources, collaborating on social media, joining forces at events and amplifying the stories of Restorative Justice to reach […]
Honouring 25 years of peacebuilding
This is a blog by Why me? Patron Jo Berry CBE. As well as a Patron of Why me?, Jo is a speaker, peacebuilder and founder of Building Bridges for Peace. On the 22nd of November, twenty-five years ago, I made a journey from North Wales to Dublin that would change my life – […]
Welcoming new Patron Jo Berry CBE
This is a blog by our CEO Sara Dowling. I am delighted and honoured to announce that Jo Berry CBE – speaker, peacebuilder and founder of the charity Building Bridges for Peace has joined Why me? as our new Patron. Jo brings with her a powerful story of empathy, connection, and transformation. Following the […]