Posted on: 31st, May 2025
Welcome to the May 2025 RJ Hampshire and Isle of Wight newsletter.
In this issue we showcase statistics from the service alongside information on the teams Advanced Practitioner Status, ASB Awareness Course, and a Case Study
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"When the police told me about Restorative Justice, I was interested straight away and they referred me to the Restorative Justice service.
Read MoreThree offenders entered a residential property on the Isle of Wight on numerous occasions during the evening and early morning, searched rooms, and stole property.
Read MoreA male had intervened to prevent a domestic assault, and had himself been badly assaulted by the offender, causing ABH injuries.
Read MoreOne evening in December 2023, Brad was driving along a motorway when a car indicated to join the carriageway from a slip road, causing him to swerve and brake.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreA victim’s father-in-law sexually assaulted her during a family event.
Read MoreThe offender, Sam*, had committed the offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreThe offences against Joshua were of a sexual nature and were committed in the 1980s, when Joshua was aged between 10 and 15 years old.
Read MoreWatch this video about how Restorative Justice brought peace to a burglary victim.
Watch HereA restorative conversation took place with a victim following the theft of her pushchair, which was locked with a chain in the hallway of flats.
Read MoreThe victim had been tailgated by the harmer, who then assaulted him after indicating for the victim to pull into a lay-by.
Read MoreAn older couple were being looked after by their cousin, who stole over £7,000 from them.
Read MoreA victim received messages via Snapchat that were transphobic in nature and caused distress.
Read MoreA son was displaying an increasing level of verbal and physical abuse within the home.
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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