Restorative Justice in Prisons and Probation. From Local Practice to Systemic Change

Hobson, Jonathan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8081-6699, White, Niki Jana ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1277-9157 and Banwell-Moore, Rebecca (2026) Restorative Justice in Prisons and Probation. From Local Practice to Systemic Change. In: 13th International Conference of the European Forum for Restorative Justice Echoes of Restorative Encounters: Voices, Evidence, and the Ripple Effects of Restorative Justice in Action, 11-13 June 2026, SWPS University in Poznań (Poland).

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Abstract

Across Europe, restorative justice is increasingly used in custodial and probation settings, yet implementation remains uneven and often disconnected from wider institutional structures. This panel brings together partners from a five-country collaborative project exploring how restorative practices can inform system-level change. Contributors include the Irish Probation Service, the Estonian Social Insurance Board, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for RJ and the Restorative Justice Council, United Kingdom; Åbo Akademi, Finland, and Avans University of Applied Sciences and Restorative Justice, Netherlands. The panel will share insights from the project, reflecting on six shared challenges identified in embedding restorative justice, such as inconsistent access, fragmented commissioning, inequitable provision, variable political awareness, and limited evaluation. This interactive session invites participants to reflect on these findings and consider how restorative practice can be strengthened within their own systems. It will interest practitioners, policymakers and researchers seeking sustainable restorative approaches in custodial and community settings.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology. > HV6001 Criminology
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Jonathan Hobson
Date Deposited:	22 Jun 2026 08:59
Last Modified:	22 Jun 2026 09:15
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/16374

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