What restorative practice means
Restorative practice brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive way forward. (Restorative Justice Council, 2015).
How it works
A restorative response begins with the following questions:
- what happened?
- what were your thoughts at the time?
- what have your thoughts been since?
- how has this affected you and others?
- what has been the hardest thing for you?
- who else has been affected?
- what do you think needs to happen next?
There are a range of direct and indirect restorative interventions.
Direct
Direct restorative interventions include:
- a restorative meeting between people affected
- mediation
Indirect
Indirect restorative interventions include:
- apology letters
- impact statements
- shuttle mediation
- video links
More information
For more information send an email to communitysafety.casework@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
