A national charity delivering and promoting access to Restorative Justice for people affected by crime and conflict. https://why-me.org/https://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlvjfqcnln2tThis week is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to reflect on prioritising wellbeing & combatting mental ill health. Many victims of crime are left with lasting effects on their mental health. But having a voice & opening up to supportive professionals through RJ can change lives. 15 May 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvjfqcnln2thttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlur4cs3fr2tRestorative Justice (RJ) offers an opportunity to talk about a crime, who has been affected and what should happen next. Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about RJ and how it works. https://why-me.org/what-is-restorative-justice/faqs/15 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlur4cs3fr2thttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlt4l2hw7q2lThe Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales has extended the deadline for her 2026 Victim Survey to 20th May, following feedback from victims of crime. Please fill in the survey and share it with the people you work with: https://www.tonic.org.uk/victimsurvey202614 May 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt4l2hw7q2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlsanmwgoa2mDid you know? Restorative Justice can reduce reoffending rates by up to 27%. It helps to break the cycle of crime that people can become trapped in, allowing them to move on and become productive members of the community.14 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsanmwgoa2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlqpzr7q6q2sWhy me? are delighted that our 'Right to be heard' campaign, in partnership with The Common Ground Justice Project has been shortlisted for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation National Campaigner Awards 2026. It is an honour to get this recognition in the 'Creative Change-maker Award' category.13 May 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqpzr7q6q2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlqkgjyoyl2uWe know how important it is to have efficient systems in place to facilitate restorative work in prisons. We'll be discussing the next steps for HMPPS' ReHub and our response to the findings of the recent review. Join us online: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/219264513 May 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqkgjyoyl2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlo2ks4lu32eThere are many external circumstances that are overlooked when a person has been incarcerated, with their future often shaped from the moment of conviction. How do we break this cycle? This blog shares how RJ can address the 'shortcomings' of the justice system: https://ow.ly/rBVh50YXAqv12 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo2ks4lu32ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mln7pfmdpk2tWhy me? has been championing Restorative Justice since 2008. Our pioneering campaigning work is breaking down barriers, changing policy, sparking conversations and raising awareness. Why not make a donation today? https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/why-me/donation-amount 12 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mln7pfmdpk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlllha3bx42tWhy me?'s statement on the recent attacks on the Jewish community. Learn more about how Restorative Justice can be used to address faith based harm: https://why-me.org/our-work/our-projects/building-peace-the-use-of-restorative-justice-to-resolve-interfaith-conflict/11 May 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlllha3bx42thttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlkpakpxzz2mRestorative Justice is a cost-effective way of addressing the harm of crime. Ministry of Justice research shows that, for every £1 invested in Restorative Justice, £14 is saved for the justice system. 11 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkpakpxzz2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mldyow44ud2vHave you signed up for our upcoming forum yet? Join us for a free online discussion about working restoratively in prisons and how we can ensure equal access to Restorative Justice for people affected by crime. Sign up: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/219264508 May 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldyow44ud2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mld5twhljp2aIs a prison sentence really justice? With no opportunity to get answers to their questions, many victims of crime feel it falls short. Restorative Justice offers this space and helps everyone affected to move forwards.08 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mld5twhljp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlbewf5y6o2lOur partners at Interfaith Glasgow appeared on BBC Scotland's 'Thought for the Day' to share insights from our Interfaith RJ Project. Luke spoke from recent experience about the potential of RJ to address hostility against and between faith groups. Listen at 1 hr 18 mins: https://ow.ly/mEAx50YV4pl07 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbewf5y6o2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mlanevrey32vRestorative Justice can be life changing for victims of crime. They can finally get the chance to be listened to, to have their questions answered, to move forward. Everyone harmed by crime should have access to restorative services. 07 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlanevrey32vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3ml6yksl35r2sWhy me? has responded to the Ministry of Justice's Victims' Code Consultation. It was an opportunity to strengthen provision of Restorative Justice and ensure that victims of crime can access their rights more effectively. https://why-me.org/2026/why-mes-response-to-the-victims-code-consultation/06 May 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6yksl35r2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3ml64w6le7q2zWhy me? aims to make Restorative Justice accessible to as many people affected by crime as possible. Everyone should have access to it, regardless of who they are or what crime they were affected by. 06 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml64w6le7q2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3ml4ggaovff2mDo you work with people in prison or on probation? Join our online forum to discuss the review into HMPPS' Restorative Hub and the next steps for working restoratively in prisons. Sign up: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/219264505 May 2026 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ggaovff2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mksfoci5ye2s"The power of Restorative Justice lies in its ability to transform harm into healing through dialogue, recognition of indirect victims, and the development of human connections." Read more: https://why-me.org/finding-connection-after-the-southport-riots/01 May 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksfoci5ye2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkpytkf6q32vTODAY is the deadline for submitting a response to the Victims Code Consultation. Don't miss the chance to have your say and ensure that victims of crime can access the resources they need. For some top tips of what to include in your response, see our latest blog: https://ow.ly/jC2s50YQBrC30 Apr 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpytkf6q32vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkneqiiqif2sLast week, PCC for Devon & Cornwall, Alison Hernandez, wrote an article titled 'The life-changing power of Restorative Justice'. We're delighted to see a PCC amplifying the power of the process and we urge more PCCs to share their support: https://ow.ly/4Xyy50YQBfz29 Apr 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkneqiiqif2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkkxgauljb2vRecently The Guardian shared an article about Stacey Vint, who was filmed pushing a burning bin into police officers later met with her former school teacher to discuss the impact of her actions. In this blog, Anika explores the potential of RJ in addressing division: https://ow.ly/Ae0J50YQusv28 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkxgauljb2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkjz6qtvrh2aDid you know, the UK spent £6.85 billion on its prison system in 2023/24, but less than 1% of this is spent on victims’ services, including Restorative Justice? Help us empower victims of crime and centre their voices, by making a donation today. https://why-me.org/get-involved-2/support-us/ https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/why-me/donation-amount28 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjz6qtvrh2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkieej3hl42zHave you responded to the Victims' Code Consultation? The MoJ is running a consultation on the Victims' Code, and how it could be adapted to meet victims' needs more effectively. We urge you to submit a response, and have shared some key points to include in this blog: https://ow.ly/jpYq50YQuon27 Apr 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkieej3hl42zhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkhipvsb6s2rEverybody would like there to be less crime in their communities. Restorative Justice can help to make this happen. Engaging in a restorative process can encourage the person who committed the crime to see the impact of their actions, and stop them offending again in the future.27 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhipvsb6s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mkasxpirbb23"Deciding not to give survivors information about Restorative Justice, in direct contradiction of their entitlement under the Victims’ Code, can compound the disempowerment they have experienced from the crime and the justice process." https://ow.ly/YIrw50YMKeW24 Apr 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkasxpirbb23https://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mk7xd6dnpw2tDid you know, you can communicate with the person who harmed you without meeting them? Restorative processes can be flexible to the needs of the people taking part. You can communicate through letters, videos, or a shuttle. 24 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7xd6dnpw2thttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mk6bf2mknt2eWant to refresh your practice or develop new skills? Our complex and sensitive training covers these topics and is co-delivered with people who have experienced the harm we will be discussing. Sign up: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/2149113https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/214911323 Apr 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6bf2mknt2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mk5gua6jz52aAt Why me? we believe that Restorative Justice should be made available to everyone affected by crime. That means informing each victim and offender about RJ, and empowering them to make their own decision about the suitability of it in regards to their own case. 23 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5gua6jz52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mk3rb5zlki2sPunch, the play about Restorative Justice, won two Olivier Awards, including 'Best New Play'. As charity partner for the play, we saw the impact it had on audiences. We want to offer a big congratulations to James Graham, Jacob, Joan, David, Julie and the Punch team, in memory of James Hodgkinson.22 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3rb5zlki2shttps://bsky.app/profile/whymeuk.bsky.social/post/3mk2wnn4htm2aSafety is of paramount importance in a restorative process. Restorative Justice will not go ahead unless a trained facilitator deems it safe to do so. 22 Apr 2026 07:05 +0000at://did:plc:2vxvphnhfhndffyt4mpusagu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2wnn4htm2a