Restorative Justice for All International Institute

04/08/2026

⛳ We're proud to collaborate with Clinks on a new joint blog highlighting why restorative justice matters and how we can strengthen access to evidence-based restorative justice across England and Wales.

The article explores the evidence, legal framework and practical value of restorative justice, while showcasing RJ4All's work to embed restorative justice through community action, education, research and policy.

Together with Clinks, we are committed to raising awareness, strengthening the voluntary sector, and advocating for greater access to high-quality restorative justice.

📖 Read the full blog: https://clinks.org/community/blog-posts/restorative-justice-why-it-matters-and-its-potential?utm_source=LightLunch&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=lightlunch943

A joint blog by Clinks and the RJ4All International Institute (RJ4All)IntroductionRestorative justice has the potential to offer a genuine pathway to healing, accountability, and the rebuilding of relationships shattered by violence and injustice. Given its potential, it is worthwhile to consider ho...

28/07/2026

Help Keep the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre Serving You

For the past five years, the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre has been a place where people can find support, connection and belonging, from food support and wellbeing activities to digital inclusion, volunteering opportunities and restorative justice services. Between 2023 and 2025, nearly 10,000 people accessed our services, and demand continues to grow.

We need your help to keep these vital services running for the people who need them most.

By donating today, you can help protect this space and support the next five years of the world’s first Restorative Justice Postcode.

What your donation makes possible
❤️ £5 could fund two weeks’ worth of tea bags for wellbeing circles and digital support sessions.
❤️ £15 could fund one volunteer’s weekly travel and food expenses.
❤️ £50 could fund activity materials and new equipment for youth sports or cooking sessions.

💛 Donate here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/wWq5GJ7W?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

24/07/2026

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24/07/2026

📢Policy Brief #3: Cutting Youth Crime. Changing Young Lives. The Youth Justice System Reform and Delivery Plan

The UK Government has described its new Youth Justice White Paper as a set of "once-in-a-generation reforms". But what do these changes mean for restorative justice in practice?

RJ4All's latest Policy Brief #3 breaks down the proposed reforms and explores their implications for youth justice practitioners, policymakers and the restorative justice sector.

Key topics include:
✔ Raising the age of criminal responsibility
✔ Greater use of out-of-court resolutions
✔ New Youth Intervention Courts
✔ Early intervention and prevention
✔ AI and preventative analytics in youth justice
✔ Opportunities to strengthen restorative justice across the system

The brief also sets out RJ4All's recommendations, including a stronger child-first approach, proactive access to restorative justice at every stage, resilience-based prevention, and ethical safeguards for the use of AI.

📄 Download the full Policy Brief and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/gg7gZR9H

Understanding Them and What They Mean for Restorative Justice This Policy Brief responds to the White Paper Cutting Youth Crime. Changing Young Lives (May […]

23/07/2026

Congratulations to our Founder and CEO, Professor Theo Gavrielides, on his appointment as Visiting Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Free State, South Africa.

This appointment reflects a shared commitment to advancing restorative justice through research, teaching, community engagement, and international collaboration. Together, RJ4All and the University of the Free State will strengthen research, support postgraduate students, and contribute to evidence-based responses to crime, conflict, and community healing.

As Professor Gavrielides shares:

“Restorative justice is rooted in the ancient African philosophy of Ubuntu. We are all interconnected independently of space and time. It is this connection that restorative justice aims to protect and repair when it is harmed.”

We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will create for scholars, practitioners, and communities in South Africa and beyond.

Read the full story here:

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22/07/2026

📢 Your rights as a victim of crime

The Victims’ Code sets out 12 rights that every victim of crime in England and Wales can expect to receive.

These include the right:
✅ To understand and to be understood
✅ To have the details of the crime recorded without unjustified delay
✅ To receive information when reporting the crime
✅ To be referred to victim-support services and receive support tailored to your needs
✅ To receive information about compensation
✅ To receive information about the investigation and prosecution
✅ To make a Victim Personal Statement
✅ To receive information about the trial, the court process and your role as a witness
✅ To receive information about the outcome of the case and any appeals
✅ To have eligible expenses paid and your property returned
✅ To receive information about the offender following a conviction
✅ To make a complaint if your rights are not being met

Understanding your rights can help you feel more informed, supported and in control throughout the criminal justice process.

We also hope that victims will soon have a clear right to be informed about restorative justice and the right to choose whether to access restorative justice services. We will continue to advocate for these rights and for greater access to safe, voluntary and high-quality restorative justice support.

Learn more at victimscode.org.uk and share this post so that more people know where to find support.

22/07/2026

🤝 Join Us as a Partner Organisation

At RJ4All Europe, we believe meaningful change happens through collaboration.

We are looking for like-minded non-profits, universities, research institutions and public bodies to join consortia and co-develop projects for major EU and international funding programmes, including CERV, Horizon Europe and Erasmus+.

Our partnership focus includes:
• Restorative justice
• Community cohesion and social inclusion
• Poverty relief
• Non-violent communication
• Youth work and youth empowerment

We partner with organisations that share our FREDA values: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy.

Interested in collaborating? Get in touch with our Founder, Professor Theo Gavrielides, at [email protected] to explore partnership opportunities.

21/07/2026

❤️✨A big thank you to Direct Seafoods London for their generous donation to the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre

We received five crates of non-perishable food items and toiletries, which will help us continue supporting local individuals and families through our community services.

Every donation, large or small, helps us respond to the needs of our community with dignity, care and respect. This generous contribution shows what can be achieved when local businesses and community members come together.

Thank you, Direct Seafoods London, for standing alongside our community.

Learn more about Direct Seafoods London: https://www.directseafoodslondon.co.uk
You can support our work and help us reach more people by donating here: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/125844

20/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on 28 May 2026 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre.

Recently, we hosted the 5th anniversary celebration of the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre. It was a wonderful afternoon of connection, celebration, and community spirit, with community activities, a shared meal, inspiring voices, and recognition of the volunteers, partners, and supporters who have helped shape our journey.

Every person who attended, volunteered, donated, or supported the Centre has helped make these five years possible. Thank you for being part of our shared community.

🎥 Watch the event highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl87sorTWio
As we celebrate this milestone, we also look ahead. With your continued support, we can keep the Centre open as a welcoming space where local people can connect, learn new skills, access support, and take part in community life.

💙 Support the future of the Centre: https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/125844

20/07/2026

Looking for free summer activities for young people?
Join RJ4All’s Summer Youth Club 2026 at the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre.
Young people aged 12 to 18 can enjoy sports, games, creative workshops, local trips, food and more in a safe and welcoming space.
📅 28 Jul to 27 Aug | Tuesdays and Thursdays
⏰ 3:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 30 Plough Way, London SE16 2LJ
🍽️ Dinner, snacks and drinks included
🎉 Free to attend | Spaces are limited

👉Register now: https://rj4all.org/summer-youth-club-2026/