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

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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

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17 Apr 2026

Addressing layered harm in domestic and sexual violence cases 

This is a blog by our Restorative Justice Programmes Manager, Anika Cosgrove.   People harmed by domestic or sexual abuse

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15 Apr 2026

Catch22’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Services: supporting people on probation to rebuild their lives 

This is a guest blog by Beth Guard, Policy and Communications Manager for Justice and Education at Catch22.   At

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10 Apr 2026

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

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8 Apr 2026

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