One of the key premises of Restorative Justice is that dialogue enables people to address and resolve matters that arise from harmful actions. For Restorative Justice to work effectively, words need to be heard and understood. But people affected by crime who don’t speak English as a first language often face cultural and language barriers to accessing the Criminal Justice System.

Through Project Articulate, Why me? worked to ensure that Restorative Justice is inclusive and participative for all, including people who speak English as an Additional Language. This Good Practice Guide gives practitioners support and guidance to do this well.