Why me? regularly engages with policy-makers, PCCs and government, shaping the national conversation around Restorative Justice. The aim is to strengthen the rights of people affected by crime through legislation, adequate funding and accountability.
A play about Restorative Justice James Graham’s play ‘Punch‘, which concluded it’s sold-out run in Nottingham last year is now coming to the Young Vic theatre in London. The play follows the story of Jacob Dunne, a young man who’s “impulsive punch leads to fatal consequences” and his journey through Restorative Justice, after the victims’ […]
Welcome to Restorative Talks with Why me?, a podcast that shares the stories of Restorative Justice. The Restorative Talks series highlights the stories of people affected by crime, aiming to widen access to Restorative Justice and share accurate information about the restorative process. There are two series so far, exploring the stories of four victims […]
The 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner elections are a chance to ensure that Restorative Justice is a priority for decision makers. Why me? have launched a campaign to get public endorsements from PCC candidates, and support them to deliver effective Restorative Justice once in office.
Why me? are on the advisory board of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Restorative Justice.
Why me?’s 2024 Restorative Justice manifesto, outlines the three key steps that need to be taken to ensure that people affected by crime can access Restorative Justice. At the moment, people affected by crime do not have access to the resources they need to heal and move on. This needs to change. Many victims of […]
Every year the Ministry of Justice collects data, supplied by the 42 police and crime areas, on regional Restorative Justice provision. Why me?’s Valuing Victims project uses a Freedom of Information request to access this data and analyse Restorative Justice provision and funding in different areas
