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 […]
Media coverage of Sexual Trauma and Abuse: Restorative and Transformative Possibilities?
The research Sexual Trauma and Abuse: Restorative and Transformative Possibilities? was launched today Monday 1st December 2014 in Dublin Castle. The research a collaboration between Facing Forward Dr Marie Keenan of the School of Applied Social Science at UCD and Bernadette Fahy, a counselling psychologist, was widely covered in the media today. 1/12/2014 Read Irish Times Press […]
September 2014: Training with Justice Janine Geske
Facing Forward were delighted to host Justice Janine Geske from Wisconsin U.S.A, Restorative Justice facilitator, trainer and advocate. During her time with Facing Forward she spoke to the District Court judges at a training seminar, we met the Chief Justice Susan Denham, Prison Governors from Mountjoy campus and some lawyers. The Training went well, over fifty came […]
Barbara Walshe Facing Forward Chairperson featured on RTE Radio
Barbara Walshe Facing Forward Chairperson and Janine Geske spoke about Restorative Justice on RTE Radio listen here
Catherine O’Connell in the Journal of Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Catherine O’Connell, Facing Forward Committee member writes about her experience of participating in Restorative Justice in the Edward Kennedy Journal of Mediation and Conflict Resolution please.This article describes the pillars, values and principles of Restorative Justice and the essential components of restorative circles. A specific, circle based, restorative programme that has been running […]