Restorative Justice

What is Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice is a voluntary process which gives victims of crime a voice within the criminal justice system. It involves victims and offenders having managed communication with each other and is facilitated by a trained practitioner. It gives victims the chance to tell offenders about the real impact the crime has had on them and get answers to their questions. Restorative Justice can take a variety of different forms depending on the needs of the victim and offender. Under the Victim’s Code of Practice all victims of crime have the right to be referred to a service that supports victims, including restorative justice.

Criteria

Victims can express an interest in restorative justice at any stage of the criminal justice process, even if the crime occurred many years ago. However, if there is an impending court case or the matter is still being investigated the referral will need to be placed on hold, until the investigation has concluded. There are no set eligibility requirements for restorative justice, each case is assessed individually.

Contact

The Restorative Justice Team at Lancashire Constabulary are happy to provide additional information and support to victims on the restorative justice process.

Phone: 01772 412545
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