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With the EU Council's position on the Victims' Rights Directive, EU member states have shown little willingness to commit to enhancing victim rights. They have largely rejected or diluted the EU Commission’s proposals, turning obligations into mere options. The EFRJ, together with other 51 organisations, signed the statement promoted by Victim Support Europe (VSE) to show solidarity with victims of crime and urge all EU Member State to honour commitments to victims of crime; by adopting a strong Victims’ Rights Directive as the cornerstone legislation for all victims of crime.

Following the recent Board election which was concluded during the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the European Forum for Restorative Justice (28th of May, Tallinn), and its results were announced, the new Board has elected a new Executive Committee. 

On 29 May 2024 the European Restorative Justice Award ceremony took place in Tallinn, and we are excited to announce that the 7th laureate is The Encounter of the Encounters.

The membership of the EFRJ has (re)elected 4 Board members. 

After the successful migration, our website is fully functional again. Now you can register again for our upcoming conference in Tallinn, or respond to our open calls. 

We are sad to share the news about the passing of our beloved colleague, Kris Vanspauwen. 

Why did the EFRJ, its members and other stakeholders give feedback and what are our aims? 

The EFRJ never asks you for a wire transfer or sends you unknown attachments. 

Join the EFRJ Secretariat: the EFRJ is recruiting a 30% Project Officer for the EU funded project "i-RESTORE 2.0: Accessible Quality Restorative Justice Processes for Children in Contact with the Law in Europe". Apply before 6 September 2023!

It was announced on the 2023 Annual General Meeting of the EFRJ that Tim Chapman resigned from his membership in the Board and the Board co-opted Lucy Jaffé as a new Board Member. 

Updating the 2006 Recommendation on assistance to crime victims, the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has issued a new Recommendation providing a detailed guidance on rights, services, and support for victims of crime. By calling upon member states to guarantee access to justice for victims, the new Recommendation highlights the use of restorative justice throughout its text. Article 18, in particular, is dedicated to promote the availability of restorative justice services within Europe.