Tony's story

I was pushing my 99-year-old mother in her wheelchair just outside the sheltered accommodation block where she lives. Her handbag, which had her purse in it, was slung over the arm of the wheelchair. All of a sudden I was pushed to one side and this boy snatched the handbag and ran off.

Kate's story

When Kate’s daughter was killed in a car accident, she had to come to terms not only with the loss, but also with her unanswered questions.

Ed and Rumbie's story


Ruth's story

When Ruth awoke to find her home being burgled, with her granddaughter in the house, she no longer felt safe in her own home. Meeting her burglar and finding a mutual understanding helped her move on.

The Woolf Within - Peter & Will's story

Peter Woolf and Will Riley speak about their experience of restorative justice in the powerful short film The Woolf Within.

Jo's story

Jo was raped by a boy she knew. Determined not to let the attack destroy her life, Jo sought a meeting with her attacker. She explains how crucial the 'gift' she shared through the restorative meeting was in regaining power and enabling her to move on.

Henry's story

Henry became addicted to drugs at age 14, eventually resorting to theft to fund his habit and manipulating a vulnerable friend into helping him steal. He talks about the moment he met with one of his victims and faced up to what he had done - to himself, to his friend, and to his victims - and how he vowed never to go back to how he was.

Kelvin's story

After a tough start and falling in with the wrong crowd, Kelvin turned to drugs – and crime. He explains how a prison sentence and meeting his victims made him face the impact of his crimes and how it gave him the power to turn his life around.

Ann's story

Ann felt insecure and vulnerable after her car was stolen from her disabled space and the home she shared with her teenage daughter was burgled. Despite resistance from her friends, Ann was determined to go ahead with a restorative justice meeting. She found its value in not only helping her through the ordeal, but in helping to turn lives away from crime.  

Callum's story

Managing discipline is a daily challenge for schools. When things go wrong and a child like Callum is seriously harmed can a restorative approach repair the damage and prevent such incidents in the future? Callum's mum, the police officer, and his school vice-principal share their experiences.