Restorative Justice: Healing the Hurt

In today’s episode, Colm explores the subject of Restorative Justice. The Probation Service is committed to strengthening a victim-sensitive approach to criminal offending and Colm speaks to Emma Gunn, Senior Probation Officer in the Restorative Justice and Victim Services Unit in the Probation Service, to explore the concept of Restorative Justice, what it is, and how it works. 

Colm also has an in-depth discussion with James Gough, whose sister Mary was murdered in 2001, devastating her family, friends and community. Following the conviction of her husband for her murder, James went through the process of Restorative Justice, culminating in a meeting between the two. 

Warning:  While this episode is about Restorative Justice, the crime of murder is discussed.