Services

 

 

What is it used for 

 

• anti-social behahavior
   

• criminal offences (such as criminal damage, burglary and assault).

 

Restorative Justice is a partnership, made up of agencies across essex who work to support victims of crime, reduce offending and support communities.

 

Who is it available to?

 

• Cases involving domestic abuse, sexual offending, schools, or youth offenders are not covered by the Restorative Justice hub, but we are able to refer you to a relevant agency. 
   

• Everyone involved must consent to take part
   

• If the case has gone to court, we will wait until sentencing has happened until we will begin the RJ process.

 

How can I access the service?

 

You may be asked if you would like to be referred by an agency that you are alread dealing with such as the Police, Victim Support or a housing association.
You can also get in touch with the RJ Hub directly if you would like us to come and talk to you about the project.

There is no obligation for you to progress a restorative outcome once the hub has contacted you, and facilitators will work with you to ensure the most appropriate and safe way to address your case.

 

The Process

 

After you are referred, someone will contact you to disuss the process and ensure that the case is suitable (this will be explained to you). We will only progress if and when everybody is ready.

 

Our facilitators will meet with everyone involved in the conflict and a decision of how to proceed will be made (direct or indirect), The facilitor will then arrange for the communication to happen, ensuring that everyone is as comfortable with the process as possible.

 

The Benefits

 

• 85% of victims are satisfied following an RJ process
   

• Re-offending is reduced by as much as 85%
   

• 98% direct RJ ends in mutually agreed outcomes
   

• RJ decreases post-traumatic stress and allows victims of crime and return to work more quickly.
   

• In neighbour disputes, RJ can help to avoid evictions and help neighbours live in peace.