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Why me?
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A national charity delivering and promoting access to Restorative Justice for people affected by crime and conflict.

https://why-me.org/
Everyone harmed by crime deserves to get support to move forward. We run a helpline to answer their questions & support them to access their local service.

Please donate today to help us to support more people to get the support they need: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With a justice system in crisis, many people in prison are left without the support they need to move away from offending. Our work helps inform them about what RJ is, and supports them to access their local service. Help us continue this work: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Each year, Why me? publish a range of new resources online for free to help inform the sector on our latest research and spread the word about Restorative Justice. If you have benefited from these resources, please donate to help us create more: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Get involved — Why me?
Find out how to get involved with Why me? and keep up to date with our Restorative Justice work. Find contact details and donate!
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December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
We have been campaigning for a legal right to access Restorative Justice. We received a positive statement from the Government and are now pursuing an amendment in the House of Lords. To help us continue campaigns like this, please support us: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Have you seen Why me?'s campaigning work, or benefited from our lobbying? We work hard to campaign for better resourcing, less barriers & wider access to Restorative Justice. If you value this work, please donate to our Big Give campaign today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We all want there to be less crime in our local areas. But many people who have committed crimes become trapped in a cycle of criminal activity.

Restorative Justice can help to break this cycle and reduce reoffending, making our communities safer.

December 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Why should you support our Big Give Christmas Campaign this week? Each day of the campaign, we will be sharing how your donations will help Why me?, starting with the transformative work of our Ambassadors.

Donate today: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📢Our Big Give Christmas Campaign is now LIVE!📢

Any donations we receive from now until the 9th will be doubled, meaning your generosity will go twice as far. Please donate today to help us support more people affected by crime to access RJ: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005wNNyYAM
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If you share our vision to see Restorative Justice at the heart of our Criminal Justice System, please donate to our Big Give campaign starting TOMORROW at midday, where all donations will be doubled.

https://why-me.org/2025/double-your-donations-this-christmas-through-the-big-give/
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Increasing the provision of Restorative Justice to young adults could help to divert them away from further offending behaviour.
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📢 From midday on Tuesday next week, to the 9th of December, every single donation we receive will be DOUBLED! If you value our work and are able to support us this Christmas, please donate next week to maximise your impact.

Find out more about our Big Give campaign: https://ow.ly/VkwQ50XyVHv
November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It's your last chance to sign up for tomorrow's #RJWeek event, sharing the voices of people who have been through the Restorative Justice process. Don't miss your chance to hear our panel of experts by experience share their stories.

Sign up today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whyme/1927567
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wendy survived abuse by her Father when she was 14 years old. Decades later, she met him in a restorative meeting. Drawing on this experience, Wendy shared her thought on the theme of this year's #RJWeek, Restorative Justice as a human right.
November 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last night, the Why me? team attended a powerful performance of 'Punch' the play followed by the post-show panel featuring our Ambassador Nick, Michael Palin and Calm Mediation's Julie Clark. Nick said "Before Restorative Justice I was a victim, but after, I felt like a survivor".
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Need to access Restorative Justice? Look for your local provider on our map.

https://why-me.org/our-work/do-you-want-restorative-justice/
Accessing Restorative Justice — Why me?
Have you been affected by crime or conflict? Do you still think about it? Do you have unanswered questions? You should consider Restorative Justice.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This #RJWeek, it's great to hear Radio 4 sharing Punch, the story of Jacob Dunne meeting the parents of the man he killed with a single punch. Their story of transformation aptly demonstrates how life-changing a conversation can be. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000l2b6
The Punch - Nothing Was the Same Again - BBC Sounds
Aged 19, Jacob Dunne was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Restorative Justice can change the lives of the people who go through it. It gives them a voice that many have never experienced before & allows them to take back control.

This #RJWeek we are celebrating the voices of people who have experienced Restorative Justice: https://why-me.org/ambassadors/
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We asked our Ambassador Will, what he thought about Restorative Justice being a human right. Will was attacked, kidnapped and tortured in a case of mistaken identity but later met his attacker in a Restorative Justice meeting.
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Are you looking for a way to get your organisation involved in RJ Week? We shared a blog on the principles of RJ, to help get others thinking about how it can help people affected by crime. Share the blog: https://why-me.org/2025/repairing-harm-through-the-principles-of-restorative-justice/
Repairing harm through the principles of Restorative Justice — Why me?
This is a blog written for other organisations to reproduce this Restorative Justice Week. If you would like to share this blog with your audience, you are welcome to. Please let us know if you share it via [email protected] and credit Why me?. This is a blog by Why me?’s Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva […]
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November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We all believe that victims of crime should be supported. But many are left with unanswered questions. Getting a chance to have their say through Restorative Justice can be transformative.

https://why-me.org/what-is-restorative-justice/
What is Restorative Justice? — Why me?
Restorative Justice allows people affected by crime to communicate with the person responsible, often with the aim of a face to face meeting.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The theme of this year's #RJWeek is Restorative Justice as a human right. We asked our Ambassadors what they thought about it and we will be sharing their responses every day this week. This was the view of Sheldon, who was attacked by a young person, in an attempt to steal his phone.
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Want to write a blog for us?

We publish case studies, blogs or articles, job advertisements, and events on our website or in our newsletter. Follow the link below to find out how to get involved.

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Submit an article to Why me? — Why me?
We will publish case studies, blogs or articles, job advertisements, and events on our website or in our newsletter. To submit an article for publication on our website and distribution through our newsletter, please use the form at the bottom of this page. Please send your blog to us a week before it is due […]
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November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It's officially Restorative Justice Week! We have a week packed full of activities, events and new content ahead. Make sure you join us: https://why-me.org/2025/whats-coming-up-in-rj-week-2025/
What’s coming up in RJ Week 2025? — Why me?
This is a blog by our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Keeva Baxter.   We are fast approaching Restorative Justice Week, which starts on Sunday (16th of November). We have a jam-packed week ahead, with planned events, blogs, announcements and new content being released. In order to make sure you are prepared for the week, read […]
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November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Are you ready for Restorative Justice Week, which starts this Sunday? Make sure you're as prepared as possible by reading our latest blog, which shares links, events and key resources for you to use next week. #RJWeek

https://why-me.org/2025/whats-coming-up-in-rj-week-2025/
November 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM