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Restorative justice gives you the chance to explain to the offender the impact that their crime has had on you. It will only happen if you and the offender both want to take part and the trained facilitator decides that it’s safe. It can done in different ways. You might meet face-to-face or exchange messages, but always with the involvement of the facilitator.
It can be a chance for you to:
- describe how you’ve been affected by a crime
- get answers to questions
- and move on with life
You might also be able to agree on something the offender can do to make amends.
It can be a chance for the offender to:
- understand the real impact of their behaviour
- and put a human face to their crime
- It might also stop them from committing another crime.
You can find more information about restorative justice on the Restorative Justice Council website or contact South Wales Victim Focus.