Launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, the Victim Care Hub is a multi-million pound service providing a new way of supporting victims of crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
It’s important that accessibility restrictions don’t impact anyone’s ability to participate in Restorative Justice. There are a number of steps we take to make sure that our Restorative Justice service is accessible to those who need it.
Being involved in a crime can have a negative impact on an individual’s mental health. Some people find it beneficial to talk about the incident with the person who harmed them, or who they harmed.
There are a variety of ways that victims and offenders can be referred to Restorative Solutions. It’s important to note that as Restorative Justice is voluntary, both parties have to agree to participate for the process to go ahead.
Welcoming in the new year is often when we look ahead and plan for the future, but it can sometimes be just as valuable to use this time to reflect on the past. The beginning of a new year is the opportunity for a fresh start, and to address things that are weighing on our minds.
Whilst some people want Restorative Justice almost immediately after the offence has happened, others begin the process years down the line.
Read our November newsletter to find out about RJ Week, meet our new team members and see what the team has been up to.
The third week of November each year is Restorative Justice Week, an international campaign that highlights Restorative Justice and the organisations that facilitate the process.
Restorative Justice can help victims of violent crimes find closure, get answers to questions about the crime, and share the impact of the incident with the offender.
Restorative Justice supports individuals and communities by providing victims of hate crimes and the offenders with the chance to discuss the incident.
Restorative Justice can be used for any crime where there’s an identifiable victim and offender, including sexual abuse crimes.
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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
To anyone considering restorative justice – I want you to know that it isn't about forgiving the unforgivable, and there was never any expectation of me to forgive. Sometimes, that simply isn't possible. For me, it was about facing the truth, taking back my voice, and finding a way to move forward without fear.
Kimberley, victim
It brought the feeling close as to how it would be as a victim of such a crime and I began to understand the emotional impact the feeling of betrayal had on the victim.
Offender
I still can't believe how much it helped and made us both feel lighter, we hadn't realised how much we needed to be able to say it out loud.
Harmed person's supporter
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your time, care and compassion, it has meant so much to us both and made an awful moment in our lives easier to cope and deal with.
Harmed person's supporter
I am pleased I did it, it feels like the offender has done his bit, apologised and we can now all draw a line under it. Everybody needs to be onboard and want to do it, if that occurs then the RJ process can work really well.
Victim
I think the conversations we have had have definitely helped me and allowed me to be heard.
Victim
What many people don't realise is how protective and carefully planned the process is. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is left to chance. Victims are protected every step of the way.
Victim
I went back to my cell and felt as if a massive weight was lifted off my shoulders.
Offender
I have learned a lot and I now know that there is a always hope and a chance to do things better. I am very pleased to have completed the RJ process.
Offender
