Le Cheile's Restorative Justice Conference 2024

Please join us on Friday the 15th of November in Thomond Park, Limerick for Le Cheile's Restorative Justice (RJ) Conference. The day will be chaired by Dr. Susan Leahy and will include a variety of presentations and workshops addressing collaboration and innovation in Restorative Justice in Ireland with a view to driving the sector forward.

Registration will commence at 9.30 a.m.

Workshop selection will operate on a first come first served basis on the day until the workshop is full. Early arrival is advisable.

A networking lunch will be provided free of charge to all attendees.

Parking is available on site.

Presentations.

Tim Chapman- The Growth and Development of Restorative Justice: What is the next phase?

Simon Keating- Innovative ways to develop victim empathy in young people involved with the Justice system

Dr. Marie Keenan- Time to Act: Restorative Justice and Sexual Crime – Evidence from Research and Practice

Kieran O’Dwyer- Restorative Justice in criminal matters in Ireland: Reflections on implementation of Council of Europe Recommendation 2018: Achievements and unfinished business

Justice Kelly- How can the courts encourage greater use of Restorative Justice?

A conversation with Peter Woolf and Will Riley (The Woolf Within), video below

Workshops.

1) Dr. Marie Keenan- Facilitating Restorative Justice in cases involving Sexual Offences.

2) Tim Chapman- Seven is a magic number: a new model of restorative practice.

3) The Probation Service Restorative Justice Unit

4) Paul Delaney- Motivational Interviewing for Enhancing Victim Empathy in R.J

5) Alan Quinn- Using Restorative Justice principles within parenting.

Host or Publisher Le Cheile Mentoring