Restorative justice saves money

Victim of crime

Restorative justice saves money

Every £1 spent on restorative justice saves  …

£9
By reducing reoffending , RJ saves the Criminal Justice System nine times what it costs to deliver. That is tax payers’ money saved.
Restorative justice works

Victim of crime

Restorative justice works

How many victims are satisfied with the process?

85%
Research commissioned by the UK Government and undertaken between 2004 and 2008 showed that 85% of victims were satisfied with the process and 72% would recommend it to others.
Restorative justice helps

Victims of crime

Restorative justice helps

How many victims feel less trauma afterwards?

40%
Victims evaluating their experience of restorative justice report a 40% drop in the negative effects of crime - for them, their familes and everyone harmed by the crime.

We left the prison feeling like a weight had come off our shoulders, I actually found myself smiling on the journey back — Laura Stonehouse, burglary victim

Why me? promotes the right of every victim of crime to have the chance to sit down and talk to the person who caused them harm. Crime victims want to ask the offender direct questions — starting with "Why me?" Restorative Justice can provide answers and give peace of mind, whatever the severity of the crime.

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Are you a victim?

Victim of crime

Have you been the victim of a crime? If so, we would like to hear from you, and we might be able to help.

Media enquiries

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We link victims and offenders undergoing restorative justice with journalists and policy makers. Contact us to find out more.

Are you a professional?

Professionals

We work with professionals including police officers, prison and probation workers and social workers.

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We are fighting for victims to have access to restorative justice. Help us by telling one person a day about RJ!

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ASBOs, Crimbos or Restorative Justice?

Theresa May announces anti-social orders which will simplify the delivery of local justice. These replace ASBOs. But are they any more effective? Local Neighbourhood Restorative Justice Panels are the answer to local crime. Read more..

Powerful RJ story on DVD

The Woolf Within film demonstrates the positive power of restorative justice through the story of Peter Woolf and Will Riley. It is often used for training purposes. You can buy a copy of the DVD from us.