Peter Walker Prison Fellowship International Envoy for Western Europe
Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5 v
We have been reconciled to God through Christ He has given us the ministry of reconciliation
Reconciliation Victims
Reconciliation Partners
Reconciliation Children
…. is needed when something is broken Reconciliation
Crime
The Ripple Effect
Who is affected by crime ? Victims
He has given us the ministry of reconciliation Restorative Justice
Focus …. on repairing the harm caused by crime
Differences... Who did it? What punishment do they deserve? What law was broken? Criminal Justice Who has been hurt? What are their needs? Who is responsible? Restorative Justice
Sycamore Tree Project
Sycamore Tree Project Involves: Prisoners Victims Stories Understanding Restitution Community
Sycamore Tree Project Impact?: Attitudes Behaviour Apology Forgiveness
… it’s about reconciliation. Sycamore Tree Project Victims
Who is affected by crime ? Partners
Can Marriage Work ? Involves: Prisoners Partners Whole day - Expectations - Communication - Managing conflict - Reintegration
… it’s about reconciliation. Can Marriage Work ? Partners
Who is affected by crime ? Children
Angel Tree
Involves: Prisoners Children Christmas - Gift for the child from the prisoner - Box of food for the family Summer - Camps
… it’s about reconciliation. Angel Tree Children
Reconciliation We have been reconciled to God through Christ He has given us the ministry of reconciliation VictimsPartnersChildren