This engaging and interactive programme provides you with skills to help people develop, repair and build relationships where harm, hurt and conflict have happened and to be proactive in building constructive relationships. Participants learn about theory of mediation and restorative practice using core mediation skills transferrable across many contexts. The course is suitable for anyone […]
Knowing the Right Conversation (Terry O Connell)
Over thirty people attended a three-day intensive work shop on Restorative Practices with pioneer Terry O Connell from New South Wales, Australia. Organised by Facing Forward and held at the Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Terry stated that there was something special about ‘holding a workshop at a place like Glencree that had seen […]
Inspiring Open Meeting on Restorative Justice with Judge ME Ring
Judge Mary Ellen Ring entertained, informed and challenged the large gathering in Whitefriar St. Community Centre, last Tuesday, as she spoke of her (almost!) lifelong interest in and commitment to the practice of Restorative Justice. Her early introduction, at four years of age, involved the presentation of a thank-you bouquet of flowers to her mother. […]
Download Sexual Trauma and Abuse: Restorative and Transformative Possibilities? Report
Sexual Trauma and Abuse: Restorative and Transformative Possibilities? was launched on Monday 1st December 2014 in Dublin Castle Dear Brother O’Neill . . . a former Christian Brothers pupil writes Download the full report here Download Hyperlinks to Legislation referenced in Chapter 1 here
Facing Forward’s submission on the Victims of Crime Bill 2015
Read Facing Forward’s submission for discussion to the Oireachtas Justice Committee on the Victims of Crime Bill 2015 FF Submission on CRIMINAL JUSTICE (Victims of Crime) Bill 2015
Moving on – a short film about restorative justice by RJC
Moving on shows Lucy, the victim of a mugging, replaying events endlessly in her mind. Only when she meets the mugger in a restorative justice conference is she able to put the incident behind her – it gives her a chance to explain the impact of the crime, and humanises him in the process. […]
Adult victims of sexual assault will have the opportunity to face their perpetrators
A pilot scheme will enable adult survivors of sexual assault to confront the perpetrator or someone they see as complicit in their abuse. Adult victims of sexual assault will have the opportunity to face their perpetrators and describe the impact of the attack on their lives as part of a world-first restorative justice program […]
‘Victims in Focus: European & Domestic Perspectives’ (Dublin)
2nd October, 2015 ACJRD 18th Annual Conference The European Directive 201/29/EU on Victims’ Rights “ …establishes minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime [and] ensures that persons who have fallen victim of crime are recognised treated with respect and receive proper protection, support and access to justice. The Directive replaces […]
What happens when victims of crime meet their tormentors?
Restorative justice, where criminals meet their victims in person, is intended to stop the former reoffending and give the latter closure. The Telegraph talks to perpetrators and victims about their experiences. Read full article in The Telegraph here
Building Bridges Evaluation of Le Chéile’s Restorative Justice Project in Limerick
A study of Ireland’s first and only non-statutory youth restorative justice service has shown that it returns nearly €3 for every €1 invested. Le Chéile’s Restorative Justice Project in Limerick provides a range of restorative justice services to young people who have been involved in crime and are engaged with the Probation Service. Download […]