News story: Giving victims a voice – restorative justice
Posted by mostafa on 19 November, 2013
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Restorative Justice brings those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, into communication. It enables everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward.
The case for Restorative Justice is a strong one – research shows it is associated with high levels of victim satisfaction and can also help reduce reoffending.
Giving victims a voice – restorative justice
We have also announced that £29 million is being made available to help deliver Restorative Justice for victims over the coming three years. Read the press release
Our ‘Giving victims a voice’ booklet which includes three Restorative Justice case studies.