Restorative Justice Council

Restorative Justice Council Promoting quality restorative practice for everyone In criminal justice, it is widely known as restorative justice.

The Restorative Justice Council (RJC) is the independent third sector membership body for the field of restorative practice. It provides quality assurance and a national voice advocating the widespread use of all forms of restorative practice, including restorative justice. The RJC’s vision is of a restorative society where everyone has access to safe, high quality restorative practice wherever an

d whenever it is needed. Restorative practice is effective in building strong relationships and can help prevent and manage conflict in schools, children’s services, workplaces, hospitals, prisons and communities. Restorative justice gives victims the chance to meet or communicate with their offenders to explain the real impact of the crime - it empowers victims by giving them a voice. It also holds offenders to account for what they have done and helps them to take responsibility and make amends. Government research demonstrates that restorative justice provides an 85 per cent victim satisfaction rate, and a 14 per cent reduction in the frequency of reoffending. The RJC's role is to set and champion clear standards for restorative practice. It ensures quality and supports those in the field to build on their capacity and accessibility. At the same time, the RJC raises public awareness and confidence in restorative processes. The ultimate aim of the RJC is to drive take-up and to enable safe, high quality restorative practice to develop and thrive.

What does quality restorative justice look like in practice – and how do we recognise it with confidence?We’re pleased t...
13/05/2026

What does quality restorative justice look like in practice – and how do we recognise it with confidence?

We’re pleased to share that Northern Ireland Alternatives has been awarded RJC Registered Restorative Organisation status, recognising decades of community-rooted, principled restorative practice in some of the most complex contexts.

This is about more than a badge. It’s about consistency, accountability, and public confidence in restorative justice.

👉 Read the full story here: https://restorativejustice.org.uk/blog/northern-ireland-alternatives-awarded-rjc-registered-restorative-organisation-status

Trust is not repaired by announcements alone. It is shaped by whether people feel seen, respected, and spoken with rathe...
17/04/2026

Trust is not repaired by announcements alone. It is shaped by whether people feel seen, respected, and spoken with rather than about.

Every message issued by the system carries weight. For those who have been harmed or marginalised, language can either reinforce distance and defensiveness, or open the possibility of recognition, accountability and repair.

That is why repairing trust requires more than changes to process. It demands leadership that pays attention to how decisions are communicated, whose voices are centred, and whether intent and impact are genuinely aligned with restorative values.

At our upcoming Leaders Summit, we’ll bring together senior voices from across the restorative sector to explore these challenges in depth. Together, we’ll focus on:

- how communication shapes trust and legitimac

- what restorative intent looks like in moments of public scrutiny

- how a national awareness campaign can support more human, accountable communication across criminal justice

This is a space for honest reflection, shared responsibility and forward‑thinking leadership, designed to influence real practice, not just discussion.

Places are limited.

�If you are interested in how leadership, messaging and restorative values intersect, and how we collectively do better, we would welcome you to be part of the conversation.

👉 Register today at https://ow.ly/thJQ50YHsTq

24 hours left. And this is not ordinary recruitment.The Restorative Justice Council is closing applications tomorrow for...
14/04/2026

24 hours left. And this is not ordinary recruitment.

The Restorative Justice Council is closing applications tomorrow for roles that sit at the centre of one of the most consequential justice responses in recent UK history.

We are expanding our team at a moment when restorative justice is under national scrutiny and when how this work is done matters as much as whether it is done at all.

These roles are directly connected to the restorative response to the Post Office Horizon and Capture IT scandal, alongside the RJC’s wider national leadership role for the sector. This is live, real‑time work, shaping how accountability, recognition, and repair are experienced, and how restorative justice is understood and trusted for years to come.

This is a final call for people who are ready for work with real consequence.

Open roles (closing tomorrow):

🔹 Restorative Specialist Practitioners (8 roles)�Rare, demanding practice at national scale. You will be supporting people who have lived with profound harm for decades, facilitating safe, ethical engagement with powerful institutions, in public, under scrutiny, and with no shortcuts. This is not a pilot or a theoretical programme. This is the work.

🔹 Public Relations & Media Officer�A senior, high‑trust role at the centre of national attention. You will lead complex media engagement, shape public narrative on restorative justice at a critical moment, and ensure clarity, credibility, and care where visibility brings both opportunity and risk.

- Across all roles, we’re looking for people who bring:

- strong professional judgement and emotional intelligence

- confidence operating in high‑scrutiny, high‑complexity environments

- a clear ethical compass

- a genuine commitment to work in the public interest

Role details

📍 Home‑based (UK‑wide, with travel)
�📄 3‑year fixed‑term
�🕒 Full‑time (part‑time considered for some roles)
�💷 Competitive salaries + 5% matched pension

If you’re looking for work where your skills will be used carefully, responsibly and in full view, not diluted, hidden or wasted, this is that moment.

⏰ Applications close in 24 hours.

👉 View all vacancies and apply now: https://restorativejustice.org.uk/vacancies

Please share with people who may be ready for work that is challenging, consequential, and genuinely nationally significant, right now.

We’re recruiting Restorative Specialist Practitioners.This is not a routine practitioner role.�It is work at the sharp e...
13/04/2026

We’re recruiting Restorative Specialist Practitioners.

This is not a routine practitioner role.
�It is work at the sharp edge of restorative justice, where harm is profound, scrutiny is high, and the quality of professional judgement genuinely matters.

The Restorative Justice Council is recruiting eight Restorative Specialist Practitioners to support the national restorative response to the Post Office Horizon and Capture IT scandal—one of the most serious miscarriages of justice in modern British history.

This is a live, nationally mandated programme, operating under intense public scrutiny and shaped by the voices of those who have been harmed. The work will directly influence how people experience recognition, accountability, and repair, often for the first time in decades, and will contribute to national learning on the ethical and safe use of restorative justice in cases of large‑scale institutional harm.

We are seeking experienced practitioners whose practice is grounded in sound judgement, integrity, and impact, professionals who can hold complexity, work safely with profound harm, and navigate power, institutions, and accountability with care and confidence.

Role details

📍 Home‑based (UK‑wide, with national travel)�
🕒 Full‑time or part‑time�
📄 3‑year fixed‑term appointment�
💼 £35,000–£40,000 FTE + 5% matched pension

If you are an experienced restorative practitioner looking to apply your expertise where it will genuinely shape lives, and the future of restorative justice in the UK, we strongly encourage you to apply.

⏰ Applications close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday 15 April.

👉 Full role details and application information here: https://restorativejustice.org.uk/news/restorative-specialist-practitioner

We’re recruiting a Public Relations & Media Officer in a truly meaningful PR role.The Restorative Justice Council is loo...
13/04/2026

We’re recruiting a Public Relations & Media Officer in a truly meaningful PR role.

The Restorative Justice Council is looking for a Public Relations and Media Officer to lead and grow our national media presence at a critical moment for restorative justice in the UK.

This role sits at the intersection of public accountability, ethical storytelling, and national impact. You’ll help shape how restorative justice is understood in highly scrutinised contexts, including our work responding to large‑scale institutional harm, and ensure our public voice reflects the care, integrity, and independence with which the work itself is delivered.

This role is for you if you can:

* Lead proactive and reactive media engagement on complex national issues
* Write sharp, credible press materials (statements, briefings, lines to take)
* Build strong relationships with journalists and media stakeholders
* Advise senior leadership with confidence at moments of national attention
* Grow reach and impact through social and digital content

You do not need a background in restorative justice. We welcome applicants from PR, media, communications, campaigning, or public affairs, especially those experienced in translating complex or sensitive issues for public audiences.

📍 Home-based (UK) | ✈️ National and international travel

�📄 Fixed-term (3 years) |

💼 £40,000–£45,000 + 5% matched pension

⏰ Applications close at 12:00 noon on 15 April.

👉 Apply online at https://restorativejustice.org.uk/news/public-relations-and-media-officer

We’re recruiting. And this isn’t business as usual.The Restorative Justice Council is growing its team at a moment when ...
11/04/2026

We’re recruiting. And this isn’t business as usual.

The Restorative Justice Council is growing its team at a moment when restorative justice is under national scrutiny, and when how this work is done matters as much as whether it is done at all.

We’re recruiting for multiple roles connected to the restorative response to the Post Office Horizon and Capture IT scandal, one of the most serious miscarriages of justice in modern British history, alongside our wider national leadership role for the sector.

Let’s be clear: this is not routine recruitment.

These roles sit where justice, power, and public accountability collide.

They involve working in the open, holding complexity without shortcuts, and contributing to work that will shape how restorative justice is understood, trusted, and used for years to come.

🔹 Restorative Specialist Practitioners (8 roles)
This is rare, demanding work. You’ll be supporting people who have lived with harm for years, often decades, and facilitating safe, ethical engagement with powerful institutions. This is live, nationally mandated practice. Not a pilot. Not theoretical. The real thing.

🔹 Public Relations and Media Officer
A senior role at the centre of national attention. You’ll lead high‑stakes media engagement, navigate complex and sensitive narratives, and help ensure that restorative justice is represented publicly with clarity, credibility, and care at a time when visibility brings both opportunity and risk.

Across all roles, we’re looking for people who bring:

Sound judgement and emotional intelligence

Confidence working in high‑scrutiny, high‑complexity environments

A strong ethical compass

A genuine commitment to public‑interest work

📍 Home‑based (UK‑wide, with national/international travel)

📄 Fixed‑term (3 years)

🕒 Full‑time (part‑time considered for some roles)
💷 Competitive salaries + 5% matched pension

If you’re looking for work where your skills won’t be diluted, hidden or wasted, but used carefully, responsibly, and in full view, we’d strongly encourage you to take a look.

👉 View all current vacancies and apply here:
https://restorativejustice.org.uk/vacancies

Please share with people who may be ready for work that is challenging, consequential, and genuinely nationally significant — right now.

Need restorative support now?Finding the right help shouldn’t be difficult, especially when someone is ready to take tha...
10/04/2026

Need restorative support now?

Finding the right help shouldn’t be difficult, especially when someone is ready to take that important first step towards healing, resolution, or understanding.

That’s why we’ve created an easy‑to‑use Restorative Justice Service Map: a simple, accessible tool that lets you pinpoint your nearest restorative provider in seconds. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, guiding someone in need, or working within a service that wants to signpost restorative options, this map is designed to make the process quick, clear, and stress‑free.

Why it matters

Clear pathways to support: People often don’t know where to begin when seeking restorative help. The map removes confusion and connects individuals to real services—right where they live.

Support when it’s needed most: Restorative practice thrives on timely, human‑centred intervention. Making services easier to find ensures more people can access healing, dialogue, and closure.

Strengthen awareness across communities: By sharing the map, you help others discover restorative options they may not have realised were available locally.

Explore it. Use it. Share it.

👉 Find your local restorative service here:
https://restorativejustice.org.uk/accessing-restorative-justice-find-your-local-service

We’re recruiting a Public Relations and Media Officer.This is not a routine communications post.The Restorative Justice ...
08/04/2026

We’re recruiting a Public Relations and Media Officer.

This is not a routine communications post.
The Restorative Justice Council is recruiting a Public Relations and Media Officer to lead and grow our national media presence at a critical moment for restorative justice in the UK.

This role sits at the intersection of public accountability, ethical storytelling, and national impact. You will help shape how restorative justice is understood in highly scrutinised contexts, including our work responding to large‑scale institutional harm, and ensure our public voice reflects the care, integrity, and independence with which the work itself is delivered.

We’re looking for someone who can:

Navigate complex, sensitive issues with judgement and confidence

Build strong relationships with journalists and media stakeholders

Support a clear, credible public narrative at moments of national attention

Work closely with senior leadership on proactive and reactive media engagement

This is a rare opportunity to use your PR and media expertise in a role where what you communicate, and how you communicate it, genuinely matters.

👉 Full details and how to apply: https://restorativejustice.org.uk/news/public-relations-and-media-officer

We’re recruiting Restorative Specialist Practitioners.This is not a routine practitioner role.�It is work at the sharp e...
07/04/2026

We’re recruiting Restorative Specialist Practitioners.

This is not a routine practitioner role.�It is work at the sharp edge of restorative justice, where harm is profound, scrutiny is high, and the quality of professional judgement truly matters.

The Restorative Justice Council is recruiting eight Restorative Specialist Practitioners to work on the national restorative response to the Post Office Horizon and Capture IT scandal, one of the most serious miscarriages of justice in modern British history.

This is a live, nationally mandated programme, operating under public scrutiny and shaped by the voices of those who have been harmed. The work you do will directly affect how people experience recognition, accountability, and repair, often for the first time in decades, and will contribute to national learning about the ethical use of restorative justice in cases of large‑scale institutional harm.

We are looking for practitioners whose practice is grounded in sound judgement, integrity, and impact, people who can hold complexity, work safely with profound harm, and navigate the realities of power, institutions, and accountability with care and confidence.

📍 Home‑based (UK-wide, with national travel)
�🕒 Full‑time or part‑time
�📄 3‑year fixed‑term appointment
�💼 £35,000–£40,000 FTE + 5% matched pension

If you are an experienced restorative practitioner looking to apply your expertise where it will genuinely shape lives and the future of restorative justice in the UK, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

👉 Full role details and application information here: https://restorativejustice.org.uk/news/restorative-specialist-practitioner

We’re recruiting. And these roles genuinely matter.At the Restorative Justice Council, we’re growing our team at a momen...
04/04/2026

We’re recruiting. And these roles genuinely matter.

At the Restorative Justice Council, we’re growing our team at a moment of national significance for restorative justice in the UK.

We are currently recruiting for multiple roles to support our work on the restorative response to the Post Office Horizon and Capture IT scandal, one of the most serious miscarriages of justice in modern British history, alongside our wider national leadership role
This is not routine recruitment.

These roles sit at the intersection of justice, public accountability, and national learning. They involve working under scrutiny, handling complexity with care, and contributing to work that will shape how restorative justice is understood, trusted, and used for years to come.

🔹 Restorative Specialist Practitioners (8 roles)

A rare opportunity for experienced practitioners to work directly with people who have lived with harm for years, often decades, and to facilitate safe, ethical restorative engagement with powerful institutions. This is live, nationally mandated work, not a pilot or a theoretical programme.

🔹 Public Relations and Media Officer

A senior communications role at the heart of national conversation. You’ll lead media engagement, handle complex and high‑profile stories, and help translate sensitive, nationally significant work into clear, confident public messaging at a time when restorative justice is more visible than ever.

Across all roles, we are looking for people who bring:

- Sound judgement and emotional intelligence
- Confidence working with complexity and sensitivity
- A strong ethical compass
- A desire to do work that has genuine public impact

📍 Home‑based (UK wide, with national and international travel)

📄 Fixed‑term roles (3 years)

🕒 Full‑time (part‑time considered for some roles)

💷 Competitive salaries + 5% matched pension

If you’re looking for work where your skills will be used carefully, responsibly, and where they truly matter — we’d really encourage you to take a look.

👉 View all current vacancies and apply here:
https://restorativejustice.org.uk/vacancies
(Please note: applications are via application form only — CVs are not accepted.)

Please share widely with people who may be looking for meaningful, nationally significant work at this moment.

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