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News, Policy and campaign updates, Prison and probation
2 Sep 2026
This week, the Ministry of Justice closed their call for evidence as part of the ‘Independent review of the prison
The Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has shared an update on the Early Release Scheme under the new Sentencing Act which
News, Policy and campaign updates, ReHub
28 Aug 2026
This week, Why me?, in collaboration with Belong: Making Justice Happen and The Common Ground Justice Project, wrote to the
News, Stories of Restorative Justice, Why me? updates
19 Aug 2026
Why me? are pleased to share a new range of teaching resources that enable students to learn about the power
News, Policy and campaign updates, ReHub, Victims' rights
5 Aug 2026
This week, following the new ministerial appointments by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Why me? contacted the relevant ministers calling on
29 Jul 2026
At the beginning of the month, the Government announced that they are conducting an independent review into the prison system
Blog, Prison and probation
This is a guest blog by our Volunteer, Leah Stanley. I have been volunteering with Why me? for a while
Blog
23 Jul 2026
This is a guest blog by Claire Standen, founder and CEO of Reclamation, SCIO status pending. In January 2026,
Blog, Stories of Restorative Justice
7 Jul 2026
This is a blog by Keeva Baxter, Project Manager of Why me?’s Damage and Repair Project. Part of the
3 Jul 2026
On Wednesday this week (1st July), Why me? submitted a letter to Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons and Probation, outlining
News, Stories of Restorative Justice
16 Jun 2026
A new short film about the power of Restorative Justice has been released, in collaboration with Kestrel Theatre, who deliver
Domestic and sexual violence, News
11 Jun 2026
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter. When the Labour Government came into power
5 Jun 2026
This is a blog by our Restorative Justice Programme Manager, Anika Cosgrove. In my personal life, my family background has
News
29 May 2026
This is a blog by Why me? CEO, Sara Dowling. This week, Why me? received further communication from ReHub
28 May 2026
This month, the Ministry of Justice have published a new White Paper titled ‘Cutting youth crime, changing young lives’. To
