"Restorative Justice cases in the context of gender-based violence, shift the focus away from traditional notions of accountability and rebuilding relationships, instead it prioritises the survivor voicing their truth." https://why-me.org/2025/restorative-justice-and-gender-based-violence/

There are many benefits to Restorative Justice. Find out how you can access it in your area: https://ow.ly/9vnL50XTj8P

Do you have something exciting coming up in 2026 that you want to share? From events to training courses, new reports to project findings, get in touch to find out how you can amplify your work amongst our networks and spread the word amongst the restorative sector.

Do you want to experience a new approach to RJ training? Led by restorative values & the experiences of people who have been through it, these two new training courses, take a fresh look at the process. https://why-me.org/2025/new-training-the-values-and-lived-experience-behind-restorative-justice/

Why me? had a fantastic 2025 and we look forward to continuing this work into the new year. As we plan for 2026, catch up on our year in review if you missed it: https://why-me.org/2025/2025-a-year-in-review/ In the meantime, let us know what you have coming up so we can help spread the word.

Curious about what a Restorative Justice meeting looks like? Take a look at the Restorative Forum's shortened account of a real RJ meeting. https://ow.ly/6zJl50XKPBA

Why not make it your New Year's resolution to sign up to our newsletter? Published every Friday, it features upcoming events, vacancies, volunteering, training courses, and the latest news from the restorative sector. We also welcome guest blogs! https://ow.ly/Rxg950XKPIY

Happy New Year! The Why me? team are back and ready for another year of campaigning for wider access to Restorative Justice - we can't wait to share our plans. What are your restorative aspirations for 2026? ✨

The Why me? team are officially signing off for the year. Thank you for all of your support and collaboration, see you in the New Year! Happy holidays from us all. 🎄

Why me? wish our wonderful community a restful break. Our office will be closed from tomorrow, reopening on the 5th of January. We are looking forward to continuing working with you in the New Year!

Join us for a unique new opportunity, taking a fresh, value-led approach to Restorative Justice training: https://why-me.org/2025/new-training-the-values-and-lived-experience-behind-restorative-justice/

Have you been a victim of hate crime? Do you have things you would like to say to the person that harmed you? Many people affected by hate crime struggle to access the support they need to heal. At Why me?, we know that Restorative Justice can help. Find out more: https://ow.ly/kFtL50XKPsq

There are two ways you can support Why me? this Christmas, at no cost to you! Either you can sign up to easyfundraising.org.uk to gather donations as you shop, or vote for us to win £1000 in the Benefact Group draw. Thank you in advance for your support. https://movementforgood.com/

In 1984, Jo’s father, was killed in the bombing of the Brighton hotel. Jo later met with the man who planted the bomb. In the final episode of Restorative Talks Series 3, we talk to Jo about her journey with the man who killed her father. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HLBBF7WQrVffUVAH4bdfR

Find your local Restorative Justice provider with our map: https://why-me.org/our-work/do-you-want-restorative-justice/

The Why me? office will be closed between the 20th of December and the 4th of January, reopening first thing on Monday 5th Jan. We hope everyone has a restful break and we can't wait to see what 2026 brings!

We believe that people who commit crimes have the potential to turn their lives around. But many don’t get the support they need to do so. Restorative Justice allows them to acknowledge the harm they caused and make amends.

"Restorative Justice cases in the context of gender-based violence, shift the focus away from traditional notions of accountability and rebuilding relationships, instead it prioritises the survivor voicing their truth." https://why-me.org/2025/restorative-justice-and-gender-based-violence/

Want to know more detail about Restorative Justice? Why not take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions. https://ow.ly/7Fwe50XGpn8

1 in every 3 women experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. In this blog, our RJ Programme Manager, Anika Cosgrove, explores the potential of using Restorative Justice in these cases and addresses some of the myths. https://why-me.org/2025/restorative-justice-and-gender-based-violence

It's super easy to keep up to date with Why me? and the wider world of Restorative Justice. Just sign up to our newsletter, and get the latest news straight to your inbox. https://ow.ly/BwVl50XGoMh

Today is Human Rights Day and the EFRJ have shared a magazine exploring the topic of RJ as a human right. Why me?'s Keeva is the Chair of the Committee who produced the magazine, and it includes testimony from our Ambassadors. https://www.euforumrj.org/restorative-justice-and-human-rights-magazine

Rob's son was out for the evening when he was attacked by a group of young people. Initially, Rob wanted 'immediate karma', but later, he decided to meet one of them face to face in a restorative meeting. Listen to Rob's story: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uk8eBRU3yCaTUnCm0LAay

In order to widen access to Restorative Justice, it's crucial that there are no blanket bans on the types of crimes it can be used for. A risk assessment will ensure that it only takes place if it's safe. RJ can be transformative for people affected by all types of crime.

We did it! We reached our goal of £5000 in our Big Give Christmas Campaign. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who contributed by donating, sharing or amplifying our message. This money will be transformative in helping us support people affected by crime to access Restorative Justice.

📢❗Last chance to double your donation this Christmas!❗📢 Why me?'s Big Give Christmas Campaign is coming to an end TODAY at midday. If you can spare £5 to help us reach our goal, now is your last chance to have your donation doubled. https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

We revisit this piece on the 'fascinating but serious' topic of moral injury and RJ, by guest blogger Kitty Ellison, Homeless Link’s Senior Learning and Development Manager. https://ow.ly/5poI50XBUVl

We are so close! We need just over £800 of donations from our community to reach our target this Christmas. Every donation we receive from our community before midday tomorrow is DOUBLED by our match funder. Thank you in advance: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

Do you remember our billboard campaign? Our billboards were seen over 21 million times. To allow us to deliver more campaigns like this, please support our Big Give Campaign where every donation we receive will be doubled. https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

We envision a world where individuals and communities can reach their full potential. We envision a smarter justice system which rebuilds lives and saves money.

Everyone harmed by crime deserves to get support to move forward. We run a helpline to answer their questions & support them to access their local service. Please donate today to help us to support more people to get the support they need: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

With a justice system in crisis, many people in prison are left without the support they need to move away from offending. Our work helps inform them about what RJ is, and supports them to access their local service. Help us continue this work: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

Each year, Why me? publish a range of new resources online for free to help inform the sector on our latest research and spread the word about Restorative Justice. If you have benefited from these resources, please donate to help us create more: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

Sign up to our newsletter and be the first to hear about events, campaigns, fundraising, and job vacancies from within the restorative sector. https://ow.ly/nGVn50XycH8

We have been campaigning for a legal right to access Restorative Justice. We received a positive statement from the Government and are now pursuing an amendment in the House of Lords. To help us continue campaigns like this, please support us: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

Have you seen Why me?'s campaigning work, or benefited from our lobbying? We work hard to campaign for better resourcing, less barriers & wider access to Restorative Justice. If you value this work, please donate to our Big Give campaign today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

We all want there to be less crime in our local areas. But many people who have committed crimes become trapped in a cycle of criminal activity. Restorative Justice can help to break this cycle and reduce reoffending, making our communities safer.

Why should you support our Big Give Christmas Campaign this week? Each day of the campaign, we will be sharing how your donations will help Why me?, starting with the transformative work of our Ambassadors. Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

📢Our Big Give Christmas Campaign is now LIVE!📢 Any donations we receive from now until the 9th will be doubled, meaning your generosity will go twice as far. Please donate today to help us support more people affected by crime to access RJ: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM

If you share our vision to see Restorative Justice at the heart of our Criminal Justice System, please donate to our Big Give campaign starting TOMORROW at midday, where all donations will be doubled. https://why-me.org/2025/double-your-donations-this-christmas-through-the-big-give/

Increasing the provision of Restorative Justice to young adults could help to divert them away from further offending behaviour.

📢 From midday on Tuesday next week, to the 9th of December, every single donation we receive will be DOUBLED! If you value our work and are able to support us this Christmas, please donate next week to maximise your impact. Find out more about our Big Give campaign: https://ow.ly/VkwQ50XyVHv

It's your last chance to sign up for tomorrow's #RJWeek event, sharing the voices of people who have been through the Restorative Justice process. Don't miss your chance to hear our panel of experts by experience share their stories. Sign up today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/1927567

Wendy survived abuse by her Father when she was 14 years old. Decades later, she met him in a restorative meeting. Drawing on this experience, Wendy shared her thought on the theme of this year's #RJWeek, Restorative Justice as a human right.

Last night, the Why me? team attended a powerful performance of 'Punch' the play followed by the post-show panel featuring our Ambassador Nick, Michael Palin and Calm Mediation's Julie Clark. Nick said "Before Restorative Justice I was a victim, but after, I felt like a survivor".

Need to access Restorative Justice? Look for your local provider on our map. https://why-me.org/our-work/do-you-want-restorative-justice/

This #RJWeek, it's great to hear Radio 4 sharing Punch, the story of Jacob Dunne meeting the parents of the man he killed with a single punch. Their story of transformation aptly demonstrates how life-changing a conversation can be. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000l2b6

Restorative Justice can change the lives of the people who go through it. It gives them a voice that many have never experienced before & allows them to take back control. This #RJWeek we are celebrating the voices of people who have experienced Restorative Justice: https://why-me.org/ambassadors/

We asked our Ambassador Will, what he thought about Restorative Justice being a human right. Will was attacked, kidnapped and tortured in a case of mistaken identity but later met his attacker in a Restorative Justice meeting.

Are you looking for a way to get your organisation involved in RJ Week? We shared a blog on the principles of RJ, to help get others thinking about how it can help people affected by crime. Share the blog: https://why-me.org/2025/repairing-harm-through-the-principles-of-restorative-justice/