What is Restorative Justice? Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones wants to ensure that high quality Restorative Justice is accessible to every victim of crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, irrespective of the individual circumstances.
Restorative Justice (RJ) is a victim focused, trauma informed approach that empowers victims and communities. What is trauma-informed? A trauma-informed approach is treating everyone with care and understanding by recognising that some people might have gone through physically or emotionally harmful experiences which have affected their behaviour today. Restorative Justice provides the opportunity to:
For offenders, Restorative Justice can help provide the opportunity for them to accept responsibility and recognise the impact that their offending behaviour has had on others. In this way, Restorative Justice has the potential to help rehabilitate offenders and support them in addressing their offending behaviour. If you would like to find out more about the local RJ service and Restorative Justice, please visit: https://www.rjhampshire.org.uk/ https://www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/commissioner/partnership-working/restorative-justice
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