Restorative Justice (RJ)

The RJ service is managed through a central “Restorative Hub”, which works with partner organisations –  including the police, probation, youth justice, local authorities prisons and others – to coordinate justice across the county.

The Hub matches cases with the right trained practitioners, ensuring the process suits everyone involved while prioritising the welfare and needs of the victim.

Referrals can come from partner agencies (e.g. police, probation) or directly from victims or offenders themselves. As long as the victim consents and there is a clear offender and offence and the crime happened in Cheshire.

If an offender requests restorative justice, the Restorative Hub handles all contact with the victim. The Hub works with all relevant agencies to ensure the process remains safe, fair and focuses on the needs of the victim.

If you are a victim and want to talk about restorative justice – or if you can represent a partner agency and wish to refer a case – you can:

• Call: 0800 640 6466
• Email: hub@remediuk.cjsm.net (opens email application)

• It gives victims a voice – a chance to be heard, ask questions and feel they are part of what happens next.
• It encourages offenders to take responsibility and understand the impact of their actions – which can reduce the likelihood of reoffending.
• It helps repair harm and supports healing, both for individuals and communities, enabling stronger relationships and trust.

RJ can be used to help people in lots of different positions. Read the impact it has had.

• Restorative justice; how it can help victims and offenders
• Restorative justice; a tool to resolve neighbour disputes
• Restorative justice; helping people to recover