Christine McMahon
STORYTELLER
When will our consciences grow so tender that we will act to prevent
human misery rather than avenge it?
Eleanor Roosevelt
Storytelling and...
Restorative Justice
Our traditional form of justice is about punishing the wrong doer. The state largely decides the end of the story.
Restorative Justice is a set of principles that have the aim of repairing harm, putting things right and healing relationships. It involves giving a voice to everyone involved, allowing their stories to be heard. Those involved create their own ending.
"It is the story-teller's task to elicit sympathy and a measure of understanding for those who lie outside the boundaries of State approval. " Graham Greene
Read about an example of a restorative project I was involved in Wymott Prison in 2002. (an article from the Guardian)
I would like to gather stories that have elements of justice and fairness or unfairness to tell to young people who offend or are at risk of offending. It would be great if anyone could send me a story, or even two!
