Restorative justice brings together those harmed by crime, and those responsible for the harm. It gives people who have been harmed the chance to have their say and seek answers to their questions, in order to process their experience.

Restorative justice is a voluntary process that requires consent from both parties to go ahead.

If you’re interested in restorative justice, you can:

• Speak to the Witness Care Unit officer, if you’ve been in touch with one.
• Contact your local Victim Support team to find out if they run a restorative justice service in your local area. There’s more information about restorative justice on the Victim Support website.
• Find more information about restorative justice organisations Why Me? and the Restorative Justice Council.