Session Six: Restorative approaches in housing The principles and practice of restorative justice - Sir Charles Pollard QPM, Chairman, Restorative Solutions CIC

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Modern Restorative Justice “Don’t steal the conflict” Nils Christie “Conflicts as Property” British Journal of Criminology January1977, Volume 17 “Reintegrative shame and remorse” John Braithwaite “Crime, Shame and Reintegration” Cambridge University Press 1989

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Does it work in the CJS? Government RJ Trials 2001-04 – Restorative conferences for serious and violent crime 27% average reduction in re-offending 33% less re-offending for those leaving prison, 55% less re-offending re community punishments 85% of victims satisfied, 72% would recommend RJ to others 1-for-1 CJS return on investment 9-to-1 return on investment in reduced costs of crime

Does it work in neighbourhoods? Anti-social behaviour Minor crime Incivilities Disputes Hotspots Repeat calls