Restorative Justice Intervention in a Complex Family Situation

Background This case involves a serious incident of arson committed by Jeff*, who has faced significant mental health challenges throughout his life. The incident escalated after Jeff, having moved out of his mother’s home and stopping his prescribed medication, became a victim of a romance scam, leading to substantial financial loss. This left him in […]

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Restorative Justice in a Case of Burglary

In October 2021, Essex Police’s Witness Care Unit referred a case to the Essex Restorative and Mediation Service after speaking with Carol*, a victim of burglary. The incident left Carol deeply affected, leading her to suspect that the offender might have been someone she knew due to the lack of disruption in her home except […]

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Restorative Justice and Hate Crime

Andy had been to the races with a friend, having a good time eating and drinking. At the end of the day, they decided to go and have a meal in a nearby restaurant where they continued to drink. Andy had by now, consumed a large amount of alcohol. Alex had gone to the restaurant […]

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