Website of the Month: Restorative Justice Consortium.
Restorative Justice Consortium (RJC) was formed in 1997, “bringing together a wide range of organisations with an interest in restorative justice” in England and Wales. RJC aims to promote the use of restorative justice and act as a resource for information, practice standards, and research.
About Us section introduces RJC staff and officers and provides a brief history and aims of the organisation.
Our Members contains information about Consortium membership and meetings, along with links to websites of member and associate organisations, in alphabetical order. Another links page is arranged by subject.
About RJ section has one page with general information about restorative justice. Topics covered in this section include:
- Criminal
justice for adults in England and Wales
- International RJ, with documents from other countries and links to organisations
- Prisons
- Schools
- Youth
- Frequently
Asked Questions
Additionally, the Resources section offers information under various headings:
- Archive, for reports and the RJC newsletter, “Resolution”
- Glossary of Terms
- Guidance for Practitioners
- Principles of Restorative Justice statements from RJC and elsewhere
- Policy-related documents
- Publications, which is a bibliography arranged by topic, with a few links
- Research, which includes both UK and International
- Media, including a Press Pack, plus radio clips and articles
- Speeches
The Get Involved section suggests ideas to participate in restorative justice activities, and includes a Jobs list.
The Latest News and Views page is useful for noting developments in restorative justice from recent months. The Events list announces upcoming conferences and seminars.
The site also provides contact information for RJC, and a content disclaimer, accessibility information, and a privacy statement.
Jonathan Morton
May 2005
