RJI – Consultancy & Training

RJI – Transforming Violence and Conflict by opening opportunities for dialogue between crime victims, offenders and communities

At Restorative Justice International, we believe in the power of dialogue, understanding, and collaborative problem-solving to create lasting positive change. Our expert consultancy services empower governments, NGOs, and educational institutions to resolve conflicts effectively and build stronger, more resilient communities. Founded in 2008 RJI is one of the best known organizations in the world advocating for victims-driven, and centered, restorative justice. Its Global Advisory Council team is comprised of 19 leaders in the fields of restorative justice, criminal justice reform, and human rights.

 

Bridging Divides, Building Understanding

In today’s complex world, conflicts are inevitable. But they don’t have to be destructive. Our tailored restorative justice approaches provide a framework for addressing harm, repairing relationships, and fostering a culture of mutual respect. By focusing on open communication and shared responsibility, we help organizations transform challenges into opportunities for growth and positive change.

Empowering Your Team with Proactive Skills

Prevention is always better than cure. That’s why we offer comprehensive training programs designed to equip your staff with proactive restorative techniques. Our workshops and seminars give participants the tools they need to identify potential conflicts early, facilitate difficult conversations, and create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued.

RJI provides comprehensive education and hands-on training to individuals and groups, equipping them with the necessary skills to facilitate restorative circles, mediation, and conflict resolution. They often collaborate with schools, correctional facilities, community centres, and workplaces to integrate restorative approaches that address harm, repair relationships, and foster community cohesion. By focusing on dialogue, understanding, and collaborative problem-solving, RJI empowers communities to resolve conflicts effectively and build stronger, more resilient social structures.Restorative Justice International (RJI) is dedicated to transforming conflict into opportunity through its expert consultancy services. Their tailored restorative justice approaches provide a framework for addressing harm, fostering open communication, and promoting shared responsibility. RJI’s training programs and workshops equip participants with proactive restorative techniques, helping them to identify potential conflicts early, facilitate difficult conversations, and create environments where everyone feels heard and valued. The implementation of these methodologies has led to reduced conflict escalation, improved communication and teamwork, increased satisfaction and retention, and significant cost savings compared to traditional punitive approaches. Through these efforts, RJI contributes to building empathy, accountability, and problem-solving skills within various communities.

 

 

Restorative Justice International has experts in key areas of restorative justice, each suited to specific organisations and sectors:

1. Youth Justice / Juvenile Justice: Ideal for schools, juvenile detention centres, and youth organisations to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.
2. In-Prison Restorative Justice: Suitable for correctional facilities and justice reform organisations to foster rehabilitation and reconciliation.
3. Victims’ Right to Restorative Justice: Appropriate for victim support services and advocacy groups to ensure that victims have access to restorative processes for healing.
4. Restorative Policing: Beneficial for law enforcement agencies and community policing initiatives to improve community relations and conflict resolution.
5. Sexual Violence, Sexual Offending, Sexual Assault & Restorative Justice: Relevant for sexual assault response teams, support organisations, and justice systems addressing sexual violence through healing and accountability.
6. Restorative Responses to Institutional Abuse: For organisations addressing historical abuse and misconduct, offering survivors a platform for sharing, accountability, and reparations. 
7. Hate Speech, Hate Crime and Restorative Justice: Useful for community organisations and legal entities to address and mitigate the impacts of hate speech and hate crimes.
8. Wrongful Convictions and Restorative Justice: Suitable for legal aid organisations, innocence projects, and support groups for wrongfully convicted individuals.
9. Legislation, Public Policy and Restorative Justice: Valuable for governmental agencies, policymakers, and advocacy groups advocating for restorative justice legislation.
10. Restorative Justice and Faith Communities: Ideal for religious organisations and faith-based communities to address conflicts and promote reconciliation.
11. Political Extremism & Restorative Justice: Suitable for peacebuilding organisations, NGOs, and community groups addressing the root causes and impacts of political extremism.
12. Death Penalty and Restorative Justice: Relevant for human rights organisations and advocacy groups exploring the integration of restorative practices in cases involving capital punishment.
13. Environmental Justice & Restorative Justice: Applicable for environmental organisations, sustainability advocates, and community groups promoting just and sustainable solutions to environmental issues.