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Facing the Impact: a restorative justice film from Southwark Youth Justice Service and the Restorative Justice Council

Summary:

Facing the impact

Produced in collaboration with Southwark Youth Justice Service, the Restorative Justice Council and Roadworks Media, ‘Facing the Impact’ explores the process and impact of using restorative justice after a child commits a violent assault on a police officer. 

Description:

The film explores the journey of both the child and the victim as they come together in a restorative justice conference to begin repairing some of the harm caused by the assault and impact it has had on the victim.

The film serves as a cornerstone of the Restorative Justice Council’s campaign, raising awareness for the transformative power of restorative justice for victims of crime. ‘Facing the Impact’ invites viewers to reconsider conventional notions of justice, advocating for empathy, understanding, and a belief in redemption, as children navigate the youth justice system.

NameDeirdre Leask
EmailDeirdre.leask@southwark.gov.uk