Integrated Restorative Justice Service for Nottinghamshire.

Descriptions

Providing Restorative Justice services to Nottinghamshire.Restorative Justice Overview.MoJ states that Restorative Justice (RJ) offers victims an opportunity to be heard and to have a say in the resolution of offences, including agreeing rehabilitative or reparative activity for the offender. It can provide a means of closure and enable the victim to move on and help with the coping and recovery process.RJ also provides an opportunity for offenders to face the consequences of their actions, recognise the impact that it has had upon others and where possible make amends. In this way, restorative justice has the potential to help rehabilitate offenders and enable them to stop offending. It can involve victims:— Explaining to an offender the impact of the crime on them;— Seeking an explanation and apology from the offender; and;— Playing a part in agreeing reparative or rehabilitative activity for the offender e.g. working for free for a charity, paying to repair any material damage, or keeping the victim informed of their progress in getting off drugs or finding a job.When delivered effectively and to a consistently high standard, restorative justice activity can result in improved outcomes for the victim, offender and the wider community.