When things to wrong, too wrong it often feels like they can be put right, ever. A line has been crossed, people can feel wronged, exploited or violated. Organisational procedures, the justice system, and the law can offer protection and satisfaction. Often that doesn’t feel proportionate to the hurt.
Restorative Justice is a powerful process which brings the victim together with the wrong-doer to talk about how to put things right. it is a powerful process that offers the victim a voice, the chance talk about the impact, ask questions and say what they want done to put things right. It is an opportunity for the offender to learn and understand the consequences of their actions and behaviour. It is an opportunity for them to put things right.
It is a process based on consent, people cannot be forced into this and often need much support.
The principles of restorative justice are just as valuable for working relationships, family life and personal relationships.
Mediation Training Courses 
HOW DO I MOVE ON FROM RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PANELS TO MEDIATION?
Hi Phil there are a range of accredited training courses in mediation. Many people claim RJ and mediation are one and the same. Having delivered both, they are quite different, have a different foundation and purpose and are to be used in different contexts. See here for dates and locations, the next course is November in Cardiff. http://www.stevehindmarsh.co.uk/shop/mediation-training/p/19/i/29/desc/national-certificate-in-mediation-skills-6-day/
See also here for courses relevant to a wider range of client sectors – http://www.stevehindmarsh.co.uk/community-relationships/
Can someone tell me if there is restorative justice mediation courses in North Somerset, also cost.