RJ leaflet

What is Restorative Justice?

Restorative Justice (RJ) brings those harmed by crime and those responsible for the harm into communication with each other, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward.

RJ offers victims an opportunity to be heard, to ask questions of the offender, and to have their say in the resolution of harm caused. RJ has a proven, significant impact in supporting victims in achieving closure and allowing them
to move on with their lives. 85% of victims who have participated in Restorative Justice would recommend it to others.

For offenders, RJ provides an opportunity to face the consequences of their actions, recognising the impact that their offending behaviour has had upon others and, where possible, make amends. In this way RJ has the potential to help rehabilitate offenders and support them in addressing their offending behaviour. It has the potential to motivate them to change and become responsible, law-abiding, productive members of society.