Restorative Justice

Based in Torbay, Lucy joined the team in July 2021 and is responsible for the running of the Make Amends service.

“I have worked for Shekinah for over 5 years, as Project Manager of Endeavour House, and I now feel incredibly lucky to be working within the Make Amends team. They are a group of passionate, skilled individuals who, by using a restorative approach to conflict resolution, can help to bring about healing, accountability, and justice.”

Claire joined Shekinah at Endeavour House in Torquay in 2016 as a Volunteer Counsellor and Trainer. She has been volunteering at Make Amends for 8 months and became the Operational Support and Training Lead in January 2022. Outside of work Claire is a nature lover, enjoys Paddle Boarding, dog walking and tackling the Southwest Coastal Path.

“I am a natural empath and passionate about helping others to find ways of resolving conflict and breaking down barriers, so working at Make Amends is an ideal fit and I enjoy the challenges of the role.”

Gemma joined the team in February 2018. Gemma is an experienced restorative justice practitioner and leads in working with female offenders. Gemma also leads in covering cases in Cornwall.

“I feel privileged to be part of the Restorative Justice approach and to witness the incredible results from people coming together so positively in Devon and Cornwall to make amends, despite what they have been through.”

Based in Torbay, Eleonora joined the team in August 2020. Eleonora is an experienced restorative justice practitioner and leads in working with young people and in the area of mental health.

“I’m passionate about justice, equality and mental health. I believe in the power of self-awareness, authenticity and love as deep interconnection between humans and other species on the planet.”

Based in Torbay, Charlotta joined the team in October 2019. Charlotta is an experienced restorative justice practitioner and leads in working with male prisoners and those with substance misuse and learning disabilities.

“I love working in the Restorative Justice field because it gives people a unique opportunity to face their fear, be proactive and make things right. Seeing people being able to move on is truly a joy.”

Based in Plymouth, Emma joined the Make Amends team in May 2021 with a focus on practising restorative justice in family settings.

“My role as a Restorative Justice and Family Practitioner coincides with my experience working with children, young people and families in a variety of different settings over the past 20 years. I particularly specialise working within the Youth Justice Service, complex needs, children and young people and bereavement.

I am passionate about helping children, young people and families who are experiencing conflict, which is causing harm to themselves, others and to the community.

I feel a sense of gratification when individuals can express their needs, thoughts and feeling through a safe and communitive way,  enabling them to make amends with themselves and others.”

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Based in Torbay, Jess joined the Make Amends team in May 2021 with a focus on practising restorative justice in family settings.

“I take pride in providing families and young people with a high quality service which is supportive and focused on helping everyone involved address harm caused and finding a positive way forward. The outcomes we receive when empowering families and young people to be proactive in addressing and dealing with conflict is truly a privilege.”

Jax Joined the team in October to work on our Safer Streets Project.

“My background in policing has given me an invaluable insight of how damaging the effects of crime and anti social behaviour can be to all involved. I feel excited and privileged to be a part of the team at Make Amends and look forward to using Restorative Justice to improve the lives and general well-being of those affected throughout Devon, Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly”

The majority of my working life has been spent within the Prison Service and I am passionate about working with individuals to address needs and reduce reoffending. My latest role within the service was as a Psychology Manager working predominately with indeterminate sentence prisoners.

I started working for Make Amends in January 2018 and enjoy working helping people move forward from harm that has occurred. I believe that all potential RJ cases should be considered for suitability on their individual factors. To that end I have qualified as both an IDVA and ISVA in order to safely support any cases related to domestic and/or sexual abuse. 

I am passionate about the theories behind Restorative Justice and promoting its use in our homes, communities and wider society.  It’s a privilege to be able to help anyone of any age through conflict by empowering them to express what THEY need, rather than assuming that others know what is best for them.

In my free time, I loves to walk the beautiful Cornish countryside and to travel further afield in the world whenever I can.

Ben (He/Him) is an experienced administrator, ex-recruitment professional and alongside his role with Shekinah in Business & Comms for Make Amends he is studying to be a counsellor.

He is excited to support and promote the growing engagement of service providers, businesses and the public with Restorative Justice and Practice.

Ben is a fervent metalhead, enjoys all manner of puzzles and games and follows Liverpool football club.