Name: Restorative Justice - Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Telephone: 0800 043 8785

RJ Hampshire has adapted our Restorative Justice provision in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Our aim is to maintain our service in the safest way possible.

All our services remain open for referrals and providing support for our service users in the most appropriate way, depending on individual circumstances. This might include face-to-face meetings, ongoing telephone contact and remote communication with practitioners.

Restorative Justice activities continue with both direct and indirect interventions.

If you have any questions about the Restorative Justice service in Hampshire and The Isle of Wight please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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Case Studies

A Burglary In Southampton

"When the police told me about Restorative Justice, I was interested straight away and they referred me to the Restorative Justice service.

A Residential Burglary on the Isle of Wight

Three offenders entered a residential property on the Isle of Wight on numerous occasions during the evening and early morning, searched rooms, and stole property.

Assault Resulting in ABH

A male had intervened to prevent a domestic assault, and had himself been badly assaulted by the offender, causing ABH injuries.

Conspiracy to Burgle

This case was referred to our service via the Officer In Charge as the harmer had contacted him wishing to try to apologise to the harmed.

Indirect Restorative Justice Following Sexual Assault

A victim’s father-in-law sexually assaulted her during a family event.

Injury By Dangerous Driving

The offender, Sam*, had committed the offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Neighbours' Dispute

A neighbours’ dispute had been occurring between John*, who owned a house adjoining a public right of way, and Frank*, who was the son of the owner of a plot of land opposite John’s house, for many years.

Non-Recent Child Sexual Abuse

The offences against Joshua were of a sexual nature and were committed in the 1980s, when Joshua was aged between 10 and 15 years old.

Residential Burglaries in Hampshire

Watch this video about how Restorative Justice brought peace to a burglary victim.

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Restorative Conversation Following Theft

A restorative conversation took place with a victim following the theft of her pushchair, which was locked with a chain in the hallway of flats.

Road Rage Assault

The victim had been tailgated by the harmer, who then assaulted him after indicating for the victim to pull into a lay-by.

Rosalyn's Story

Rosalyn shares her experience of Restorative Justice.

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Theft From An Elderly Couple

An older couple were being looked after by their cousin, who stole over £7,000 from them.

Threat of Assault

An offender threatened a victim with a baseball bat outside his home.

Transphobic Comments

A victim received messages via Snapchat that were transphobic in nature and caused distress.

What People Say About Restorative Justice

The facilitators have been wonderful. I feel stronger than I did. I would really recommend Restorative Justice.

Debbie, victim

I hope that she would understand that I know what I’ve done was wrong and I’ve learnt from my actions.

Ryan, offender

I had my opportunity to discuss the incident and also to meet the offender in person.

Leighton, victim