Restorative Justice – The Evidence:
A pilot for the Youth Justice System of England & Wales
Opening Conference
Date & Time
Tuesday, 15th September 2026
9:30 – 17:30
Location
128 King Henry’s Rd, London
NW3 3ST, United Kingdom
The event will start in:
Please note: This is an in-person meeting, with no option for online participation.
RJ4All is inviting you to join us on Tuesday 15th September 2026, for the opening conference of Restorative Justice – the evidence, a pilot project started in June 2025 and funded by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) that aims to build the evidence base for restorative justice within the youth justice system in England and Wales.
This conference will bring together all pilot Youth Justice Service (YJS) teams, alongside the YEF, the Youth Justice Board (YJB), RJ4All, Coram, and other Youth Offending Teams. The event aims to raise awareness of the project, formally launch the recently published Shared Practice Model Guide, present its key principles and outline our vision and ambitions for the project.
The conference takes place at a significant moment for the sector, following the Ministry of Justice’s recent White Paper on Youth Justice Reform and Delivery Plan setting out a comprehensive programme of reform to modernise the system (Ministry of Justice, 2026), to which RJ4All responded through its third Policy Brief. It provides a timely opportunity to reflect on the role of restorative justice in supporting the youth justice system and to facilitate collaborative discussions on how best to improve the current system for young people.
The event is sponsored by Youth Justice Board
Our Speaker Profiles are now available, featuring the experts joining us to explore evidence, practice and the future of youth restorative justice.
Download the profiles below and get to know our speakers ahead of the conference.
Registration
Attendance is free of charge.
Registration is required and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged.
Early registration (Project Partners only) may access the link through the link shared in their invitation.
Please note that registration may close earlier if the events reaches full capacity.
RJ4All members will be prioritised for bookings. If you are not yet a member, you can join RJ4All here.
- What to expect (TBC)
- Introduction to the Restorative Justice – The Evidence project
- Presentation of the Shared Practice Model (SPM)
- Workshops led by participating YJS Teams and RJPB Members
- Speeches and discussions led by key stakeholders
- Who should attend?
- Project Partners and stakeholders
- Restorative Justice practitioners
- Policymakers
- Criminal Justice representatives
- Civil Society Organisations representatives
About the project
RJ4All International Institute is the Delivery Partner responsible for designing and implementing a Shared Practice Model (SPM) for restorative justice in partnership with 10 Youth Justice Services (YJSs). The project will support a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) alongside a comprehensive Implementation and Process Evaluation of direct and indirect restorative justice interventions involving children and young people who have offended. The evaluation is being conducted in partnership with the Independent Evaluation Partner, Coram. The project is supported by the YJB.
- The project is delivered in three phases
Co-Design and Planning Phase
1 June 2025 – 28 February 2026
This phase focused on the collaborative development of the Shared Practice Model (SPM) and the co-design of a feasible Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) with Coram.
Delivery & Evaluation Phase Stage 1
1 March 2026 – 1 October 2026 (Ongoing)
During this phase, RJ4All delivers structured training and implementation support to the 10 participating Youth Justice Services, preparing them to implement the Shared Practice Model.
Delivery & Evaluation Phase Stage 2
1 October 2026 – 1 June 2029
During this phase, participating YJS teams will implement the Shared Practice Model for consenting cases and parties, through an RCT design evaluated by Coram. RJ4All will continue providing hands-on support, including through quarterly SPM fidelity assessments, ongoing resources and training, and a tailored Case Management System to ensure data collected is high quality, consistent and confidential. This phase will generate robust evidence to determine whether a full-scale evaluation of restorative justice within YJS across England and Wales can follow the three-year pilot.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the conference?
The conference is open to the public. However, we strongly recommend attendance from Project Partners and stakeholders, Restorative Justice practitioners, Policymakers, Criminal Justice representative, Civil Society Organisations representatives.
How can I access the venue?
Accessibility to the venue will soon be shared.
Is lunch provided?
Yes, lunch and refreshments will be provided during the conference. If you have any intolerance or allergies, please state this in the dedicated space in the registration form.
If after registration, I can no longer attend the conference, what should I do?
If you can no longer attend the conference, please send an email to admin@rj4all.org stating your name and organisation.
If I have any specific questions regarding the conference or the project, who should I reach out to?
For any questions regarding the conference, please reach out to admin@rj4all.org.
For project-related questions, please liaise with r.karlsson@rj4all.org