Restorative justice

Restorative Justice allows for communication between those affected by a crime and those responsible for the crime.

The aim is to help everyone who is affected by the crime to have a role in repairing harm and identifying positive ways forward.

A member of the Suffolk Youth Justice Service (SYJS) will contact the victim and child or young person separately to decide how best to communicate. Communication could include a letter of explanation or a direct meeting.

Throughout the process support is given to the victim and the child or young person. The SYJS will act as a mediator and make all the necessary arrangements.

Restorative Justice helps children and young people to understand the real impact of their behaviour on others.

Please see our restorative justice case studies for more information:

A victim who met the offenders

Anthony's experience of restorative justice

Links for further information:

Code of Practice for Victims of Crime

Crime, Justice and the Law

Victim Support

Victims Information Service