Life Beyond Crime: Book Launch 7th November 2017

What do those at risk of offending, prisoners and ex-offenders need to learn?

This unique book brings together an insightful and passionate debate, through prose, poems and pictures, the assembled first-hand experience and wisdom of scores of contributors responding to this question.

"The collection is a great reference for scholars, practitioners, policy makers, Government and interested observers, including an essay on the pioneering approach developed by Restorative Solutions on The Restorative Prison."

- Gary Stephenson, Chief Executive/Director, Restorative Solutions CIC

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I'm so glad I am working with RJ. I don't know who would listen to me if it wasn’t for you.

A Person Harmed by Crime

RJ is very underrated and I certainly think we should be using it more.

A Professional who Referred Someone into our Service

Very satisfied – it’s been a great service. A worthwhile process for me and I hope for the offenders. Staff have been great and I would like to thank them.

A victim

It was the right thing to do. Both victims told me to let go of what happened. I didn't want to hear it but they both forgave me and said I should move on. I have taken that on and thought about it and I have come to terms with what happened. You've helped me significantly. It's as though my head has been lifted of a gigantic weight.

An Offender

Thanks for your time today. I feel like you understand R so well, I really hope you can help him to learn how to be happy.

Feedback from a family in East Kent

Restorative Justice offers a unique opportunity for victims and survivors to move on from and overcome the trauma that can be left with them after experiencing crime. I am exceedingly proud of the work that the team at Restorative Solutions do in supporting our community. We should always consider the needs of victims of crime and this service exemplifies that sentiment and allows so many to put behind them what can be the worst experience of their lives.

Marc Jones, Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.