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RJ Week: Meet Our Volunteers

This RJ Week we’re shining a light on our wonderful volunteers! Without their incredible work, we wouldn't be able to do all we do, so we'd like to take a moment to thank them and show our gratitude.

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November 2024 RJ Hampshire Newsletter

Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Restorative Justice (RJ) Hampshire and Isle of Wight Newsletter.

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The History of Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice has a proven, significant impact in supporting victims of crime in moving on with their lives, but where did the practice originate?

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Emotional Wellness Month

October is Emotional Wellness Month, a time to reflect, raise awareness and remove the stigma around discussions of mental health.

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Common Misconceptions about Restorative Justice

​Restorative Justice can be an incredibly powerful process to take part in for victims and offenders, but there are, unfortunately, many misconceptions about the practice. If you’re considering taking part, making sure you’re fully informed can help ease your mind and help you decide whether it’s the right approach for you.

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Hate Crime Awareness Week

This week is Hate Crime Awareness Week. Restorative Justice is open to all, including victims of Hate Crime, and or team are here to help you through the process.

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National Inclusion Week: 23rd-29th September

National Inclusion Week takes place from the 23rd-29th September.

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How Do Victims and Offenders Communicate Through Restorative Justice?

In Restorative Justice (RJ), communication between victims and offenders is crucial, helping the healing process by allowing both parties to understand one another. In a safe space, victims and offenders can communicate to help the healing process.

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Supporting Victims in Hampshire - July 2024 Newsletter

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EFRJ - From Survivors to Survivors: Conversations on Restorative Justice in Cases of Sexual Violence

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Restorative Justice: What Can Mediators Learn from the Practice of Other Professionals?

In a recent interview for Strathclyde University and Issue 7 of the Mediation Matters! Newsletter, Adrienne Watson met with Dave Pascoe (RJ Practitioner for Restorative Solutions) to discuss Restorative Justice practice and what it might offer mediators who are working with particularly conflicted parties.

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Volunteers’ Week: 3rd - 9th June 2024

Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th June 2024 is Volunteers’ Week, a time to celebrate the amazing contributions of our volunteers.

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Case Studies

A Burglary In Southampton

"When the police told me about Restorative Justice, I was interested straight away and they referred me to the Restorative Justice service.

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A Residential Burglary on the Isle of Wight

Three offenders entered a residential property on the Isle of Wight on numerous occasions during the evening and early morning, searched rooms, and stole property.

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Assault Resulting in ABH

A male had intervened to prevent a domestic assault, and had himself been badly assaulted by the offender, causing ABH injuries.

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Conditional Cautions and Restorative Justice

One evening in December 2023, Brad was driving along a motorway when a car indicated to join the carriageway from a slip road, causing him to swerve and brake.

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Conspiracy to Burgle

This case was referred to our service via the Officer In Charge as the harmer had contacted him wishing to try to apologise to the harmed.

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Indirect Restorative Justice Following Sexual Assault

A victim’s father-in-law sexually assaulted her during a family event.

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Injury By Dangerous Driving

The offender, Sam*, had committed the offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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Neighbours' Dispute

A neighbours’ dispute had been occurring between John*, who owned a house adjoining a public right of way, and Frank*, who was the son of the owner of a plot of land opposite John’s house, for many years.

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Non-Recent Child Sexual Abuse

The offences against Joshua were of a sexual nature and were committed in the 1980s, when Joshua was aged between 10 and 15 years old.

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Residential Burglaries in Hampshire

Watch this video about how Restorative Justice brought peace to a burglary victim.

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Restorative Conversation Following Theft

A restorative conversation took place with a victim following the theft of her pushchair, which was locked with a chain in the hallway of flats.

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Road Rage Assault

The victim had been tailgated by the harmer, who then assaulted him after indicating for the victim to pull into a lay-by.

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Rosalyn's Story

Rosalyn shares her experience of Restorative Justice.

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Theft From An Elderly Couple

An older couple were being looked after by their cousin, who stole over £7,000 from them.

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Threat of Assault

An offender threatened a victim with a baseball bat outside his home.

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Transphobic Comments

A victim received messages via Snapchat that were transphobic in nature and caused distress.

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Using a Restorative Approach to Address Conflict in the Home

A son was displaying an increasing level of verbal and physical abuse within the home.

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What People Say About Restorative Justice

The facilitators have been wonderful. I feel stronger than I did. I would really recommend Restorative Justice.

Debbie, victim

I hope that she would understand that I know what I’ve done was wrong and I’ve learnt from my actions.

Ryan, offender

I had my opportunity to discuss the incident and also to meet the offender in person.

Leighton, victim

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