Blog

7 Jul 2026

Preserving the voices of Restorative Justice

This is a blog by Keeva Baxter, Project Manager of Why me?’s Damage and Repair Project.   Part of the

News

3 Jul 2026

The sector responds to new ReHub policy in letter to Lord Timpson

On Wednesday this week (1st July), Why me? submitted a letter to Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons and Probation, outlining

News

16 Jun 2026

Saving Face: New short film depicting Restorative Justice, informed by lived experience

A new short film about the power of Restorative Justice has been released, in collaboration with Kestrel Theatre, who deliver

News

11 Jun 2026

A safe way to deliver Restorative Justice for domestic and sexual violence

This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter.   When the Labour Government came into power

Blog

5 Jun 2026

Addressing intergenerational trauma through restorative approaches

This is a blog by our Restorative Justice Programme Manager, Anika Cosgrove. In my personal life, my family background has

News

29 May 2026

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

News

28 May 2026

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

News

22 May 2026

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

Blog

21 May 2026

From activism to reconciliation: Why this work, why now?

This is a guest blog by Caroline Walsh, an experienced Restorative Justice Facilitator.   We are living through a period

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15 May 2026

ReHub review: Next steps for strengthening access to Restorative Justice

This is a blog by our CEO, Sara Dowling.   Over the past year, Why me? along with numerous Restorative

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15 May 2026

Right to be heard campaign shortlisted for Sheila McKechnie Foundation Award

This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter.   Why me? are delighted that our ‘Right

Blog

6 May 2026

Restoring humanity in a system of punishment and isolation

This is a blog by our Volunteer, Hillary Kwok.   There are many external circumstances that are overlooked when a

News

30 Apr 2026

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

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24 Apr 2026

Have your say: Why me? urges Restorative Justice sector to respond to the Victims Code Consultation

This is a blog by our CEO Sara Dowling.   Victims of crime are entitled to the right to be

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23 Apr 2026

Finding connection after the Southport riots

This is a blog by our RJ Programme Manager, Anika Cosgrove.   Last week, the Guardian shared an article about