The African Forum for Restorative Justice

We are a Research-Active and Practice-based charitable organisation that thrives to heal the wounds of crimes and conflicts in Africa and connects the disconnected. It is a membership based organisation that brings together Africans and Africans in Diaspora and international experts in RJ who are active in the academia and practice in the fields of Restorative Justice, Mediation and Conflict Resolution to advance the practices in African Criminal Justice System, Peace Processes and Community Mediation. We thrives to be the “go-to” organisation for African experts in Restorative Justice, Mediation, Conflict Resolution and Peace Building.
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Programmes

Restorative Justice PracticeTraining in Schools and Universities

Restorative Justice Practice/Training in Schools and Universities

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Restorative Services in the Community

Restorative Services in the community

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Restorative Justice Practice Education in Prison

Restorative Justice Practice education in Prison

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Restorative Justice Practice and Education for Criminal Justice Officials

Restorative Justice Practice and education for Criminal Justice Official

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Our Training

Restorative Justice Practitioners Training
This is a three day training course that equips participants with the skills and techniques on how to successfully run/facilitate a Restorative Justice/Mediation meeting/conference. This training is tailored to meet the needs of Police Officers, Prison and Probation Officers, Magistrates, Prosecutors, Teachers, Community Members and Students. On completion participants will received accredited Restorative Justice Practitioner’s Certificate.

Foundation in Restorative Justice Practice
This is a one day training in the use and understanding of RJ principles and processes in community, workplace and schools and within the Criminal Justice System. This training is suitable for teachers, housing officers, police officers, Anti-Social Behaviour Investigators, supervisors and Local Councillors, Lawyers and Magistrates. The training equips participants with the skills and knowledge to identify cases suitable for RJ and how the process works. On completion participants will received a Foundation Certificate in Restorative Justice Practice.