1. European Forum for Restorative Justice Karolien Mariën Executive Officer

2. Introduction Origin General Principles Structure Activities

3. Origin Formally established in 2000 Expressed need for more regular exchange and mutual help Small group of people → grant from the EC → creation of the Forum 8 and 9 December 2000: Launching event

4. General principles GENERAL AIM: Help establish and develop victim offender mediation and other restorative justice practices throughout Europe

5. General principles Objectives: Promote international exchange of information and mutual help; Promote the development of effective restorative justice policies, services and legislation; Explore and develop the theoretical basis of restorative justice; Stimulate research; Assist the development of principles, ethics, training and good practice; Promote networking between stakeholders

6. General Principles 4 Target groups: Restorative justice practitioners and services Policy makers Researchers Legal practitioners

7. Structure Membership organization Individuals: 197 Organizations: 40 Annual General Meeting Board Executive Committee Secretariat

8. Activities Information: – Website: www.euforumrj.org – Newsletter – Newsflash – Conferences Networking

9. Activities Summer Schools 2009 Summer School “Towards critical restorative justice practices” Seminars Research projects

10. More information: www.euforumrj.org karolien@euforumrj.org