I'Ve Been A Victim Of Crime

Restorative Justice is about communication
Restorative Justice can create an opportunity for those harmed by crime or conflict, and those responsible for the harm, to communicate about what has happened. It is a safe, empowering process where all parties are supported to repair the harm and find a positive way forward.

For some people who have been affected by crime, it can help them to explore why the crime happened. It can help victims move forward and feel less fearful of crime in the future.

Evidence shows that most people who take part in a Restorative Justice process come away feeling satisfied because it has allowed them to have their say.

Restorative Justice has a proven, significant impact in supporting victims and allowing them to move forward with their lives. 85% of victims who have participated in Restorative Justice would recommend the Restorative Justice process.

For offenders, Restorative Justice can help provide the opportunity for them to accept responsibility and recognise the impact that their offending behaviour has had on others. The process can also allow offenders to seek ways to repair some of the harm caused and make amends.

In this way, Restorative Justice has the potential to help rehabilitate offenders and support them in addressing their offending behaviour.

Learn more about Restorative Justice
To learn more please contact our team on freephone 0800 043 8785 or email hiow@restorativesolutions.org.uk.

Restorative Justice Hampshire will seek to understand what has happened and the impact it has had on you, and we will talk you through your options.

If you have been a victim or witness of crime and you live in Hampshire or the Isle of Wight, we are here to help, whenever you are ready.

The Victim Care Service provides free, confidential support for victims of crime who are residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight aged 4 upwards. Our aim is to help you cope and recover from the effects of crime, regardless of whether or not you have reported to the police.

Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the Victim Care Service is delivered by Victim Support, the independent charity for people affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales.

You do not have to report a crime to the police to use the service.

Help after crime
The Victim Care Service delivered by Victim Support provides free, confidential support for anyone affected by crime who are residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight aged 4 upwards. Our aim is to help you cope and recover from the effects of crime, in a way that suits you. We know that crime can impact people in many different ways, that's why we provide tailored support based on an individual's needs.