1. What is Restorative Justice? Creating Community in a Disconnected World Helen West

2. Aim of Session To introduce: the philosophy of Restorative Practices its use in a Community Justice context possible applications in HEI’s and Students’ Unions

3. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session, you will be able to: Explain what restorative justice aims to do Identify two applications for Restorative Justice Identify where to find out more about Restorative practices

4. Aim of Restorative Practices The aim of restorative practices is to develop community and to manage conflict and tensions by repairing harm and building relationships. Restorative Practice is a philosophy and ought to guide the way we act in all our dealings.

5. In pairs One possible use of Restorative Justice One question you would like answered

6. How do I find out more? Useful websites/contacts Sheffield City Council http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/?pgid=174581&fs=s International Institute for Restorative Practices in the UK www.iirp.org/uk Helen West helencwest@gmail.com Tel 0114 285 2277

7. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session, you will be able to: Explain what restorative justice aims to do Identify two applications for Restorative Justice Identify where to find out more about Restorative practices