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

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

News

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

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8 Apr 2026

Humanity as Reform: Restorative Justice and the Court Backlog

This is a blog by our Volunteer, Hillary Kwok. The information presented in this excerpt has been derived from research

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1 Apr 2026

The wow factor of a clever discussion: Sir Charles Pollard’s advice on the best way to communicate Restorative Justice

This is a blog by Why me? Volunteer, Printorn Kordumrong.   As one of the pioneers of Restorative Justice being

News

1 Apr 2026

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

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25 Mar 2026

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

20 Mar 2026

Are we becoming too timid? Risk aversion and Restorative Justice

This is a blog by Angie Kaye, a Senior Restorative Justice Facilitator for prisons in the Thames Valley area for

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19 Mar 2026

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

18 Mar 2026

Using reflection to set our intentions for 2026

This is a blog by our RJ Programme Manager, Anika Cosgrove.   Reflection is fundamental within restorative practice. Reflective learning