About this Event
The Restoration Revolution is a movement of ideas and action, convened by Oasis in partnership with SHiFT.
For too long, public conversation about justice has been polarised, dominated by punishment, shame, and division. But scratch below the surface, there is growing recognition that we cannot harm to heal.
Through two days in Manchester and two days in London, people from across sectors will gather: frontline practitioners and grassroots organisations, people who work for justice institutions, in classrooms, youth clubs, courtrooms, police stations and prisons, hospitals, charities, businesses, advocacy, research, and the arts.
We are gathering those who educate, judge, govern, heal, support, influence and shape policy. Crucially we will also be joined by people with lived experience of the justice system, including those who have suffered harm and those who have caused harm. Every perspective matters. Every voice belongs. Everyone has something essential to contribute.
Together we will create a compelling vision for criminal justice that pushes policy and practice change, and begins with children and young people. Our finalised manifesto will be published and promoted as we invite communities, organisations, institutions, and decision-makers across the country to help turn its vision into action.
Speakers, workshops, creative arts and more
Our full programme is listed below.
We will have keynote contributions from Father Gregory Boyle and Homeboy Industries - as well as Dr Gwen Adshead, Jacob Dunne, Judy Khan KC, and Rev Steve Chalke.
Panellists for Manchester include Damian Dallimore, Steve Baker, Prof Erinma Bell, Jane Case, Keir Monteith KC, Lacey Foster, Jonathan Shilvock, Laura Cooper, Nick Jeffreys, and Dr Deb Jump.
Creative contributions from Jermaine Wong, Pr*son Phoenix Trust and more.
Workshop details coming soon.
Thank you to our sponsors
This programme has been made possible by programme partners Sodexo, Greater Manchester's Violence Reduction Unit, and G4S.
Scroll down for more key info (Good to know), contributors (Line-up) and full programme (Agenda).
Day One
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:20 AM
Registration
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome
Host: Steve Chalke
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Courtside with Judy Khan
Host: HHJ Judy Khan KC
Info: In conversation with Old Bailey judge Judy Khan. We begin the day by focusing on the children and young people who come into contact with the justice system.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
A New Manifesto for Justice
Host: Father Greg Boyle
Info: Keynote address
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Coffee break
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:45 AM
Panel: Preventing Harm before it Happens
Host: Chair: Damian Dallimore
Info: With panellists Prof Erinma Bell, Steve Baker, Jane Case, Leo Moran, and Greg Boyle
🕑: 12:45 AM - 01:45 PM
Lunch - including The Big Pitch
Host: Hosts: Homeboy Industries
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshops: Preventing Harm
Info: Four workshop choices: Common Ground (Jacob Dunne); Keeping Children Safe Without Locking Them up (Hilary Dixon); Who Cares? Young People, Reciprocity, and Care in Relationships With Professionals (Kristine Langhoff and Becky Warnock); Love and Power - Parent Panel
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Coffee break
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Panel: Police, Prosecution, and Courts
Host: Chair: Keir Monteith KC
Info: With panellists Lacey Foster, Jonathan Shilvock, Laura Cooper, Nick Jeffreys, and Dr Deb Jump
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:40 PM
Building the Manifesto: reflective activities
Host: Jermaine Wong
🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Steve Chalke
Day Two
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:10 AM
Registration and Warm Up
Info: Start the day with gentle yoga (no sports gear required!) from Pr*son Phoenix Trust, and photography from HMP Whitemoor.
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:20 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:20 AM - 10:15 AM
All the Strange Children: childhood trauma, violence, & what we need to do
Host: Dr Gwen Adshead
Info: Keynote address
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshops: The Custodial System
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Coffee break
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Restoring Harm: a conversation
Host: Jacob Dunne
Info: Keynote address
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch - including The Big Pitch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Workshops: Reintegration and Restoration
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Coffee break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Building the Manifesto: reflective activities
Host: Jermaine Wong
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Building the Movement: what happens next
Host: Steve Chalke
Event venue & nearby stays
Methodist Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
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