We are excited to share a significant milestone achieved by RJ4All in our ongoing efforts to combat violent extremism and radicalisation. With years of dedicated work and extensive experience, RJ4All has been at the forefront of addressing these critical issues through our multi-year capacity-building, research, awareness-raising, and educational programmes. Our initiatives aim to: Explore the…
10 years on: Istanbul convention in Cyprus and the EU This year marks the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Combating and Preventing Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (“Istanbul Convention”). When the treaty came into force on the 1st of August 2014, it began holding…
As RJ4All Europe, we embarked on a quest to enhance our understanding and contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding disengagement, deradicalisation, and rehabilitation efforts.
Introduction Embarking on a journey of professional development in the picturesque Italian Province of Varese, at the Villadosia Municipality of Casale Litta, we had the unique opportunity to delve into the world of “Restorative Justice for Restorative Communities” (RJRC). Facilitated by the coordinator, 4Exodus Cooperativa Sociale Onlus, this initiative brought together 10 participants from 5…
The biggest gathering of advocates of restorative justice, transformative justice, and innovative legal practices is just around the corner! Practitioners, researchers, academics and a multitude of esteemed colleagues will live an unforgettable experience at the upcoming Justice Innovation Summit, set against the backdrop of the tropical paradise of Honolulu, Hawaii, from February 16 to 19,…
On the 2nd of November, I found myself in Helsinki, representing Restorative Justice for All Europe at a training event that promised to shed light on the ever-evolving digital landscape and the critical digital skills required for practitioners in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (P/CVE). The event, organised by the Radicalisation Awareness Network, proved to…
Restorative Justice was, is and will remain quite a controversial area, with opponents and proponents articulating their evidence and findings on its practices and outcomes. I believe that no matter where you stand, there will be moments when you doubt your own beliefs. Especially for restorative justice proponents, like myself, this doubt is inherent in…
It is with shock and great sadness that we observe a second war in our region that is costing thousands of innocent lives. At the RJ4All International Institute, we denounce the willful killing of innocent men, women and children in Israel, and we are devasted by the bombing of Gaza and cutting off water and electricity…
No matter what we believe or envision about the way harmed people are treated after a crime occurs, the reality of victims’ rights is still far away from full implementation. We cannot disregard the remarkable progress in Europe through numerous initiatives and relevant EU acts which are either mainstreaming victims’ rights or trying to protect…
