Title and Reference – PCC/D/030

Subject: Restorative Justice Service – Registration, Events and Business Cards

Report of: Police and Crime Commissioner

Date: 19/10/2024

Summary

This paper outlines the plans for the Bedfordshire Restorative Justice (RJ) service within the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office over the upcoming months, in line with stage 1 of the police and crime plan (October 2024 to March 2025) and with a view to achieving the objectives of:

• Double the current availability of staff able to deliver training of restorative practice to staff, officers, and key partners to an approved standard to deliver problem solving mechanisms.
• Finance the accreditation of restorative justice practitioners who can train officers and staff within the to deliver restorative practices for victims and perpetrators. The training offer will also be extended out to partners across Bedfordshire.

This will be achieved through:

• Renewing individual membership and Advanced Practitioner registration.
• Obtaining organisation membership and Training Provider registration.
• RJ Co-ordinators attending CPD events.
• Purchasing additional business cards.

Cost breakdown:

• The cost of the membership is £60 for one year or £165 for three years. It was recommended that the three-year membership would be more cost effective and shows commitment to the longevity of the service. Individual Membership | Restorative Justice Council
• The cost of renewing the Advanced Registered Practitioner status is a set cost of £156 for one year. Registered Practitioner | Restorative Justice Council
• The cost of the Organisation membership is £410 for one year and £1205 for 3 years. It was recommended that the three-year membership would be more cost effective and shows commitment to the longevity of the service and continuation of the objectives within stage 1 of the police and crime plan. Organisational Membership | Restorative Justice Council
• The cost of the initial assessment is £624, and subsequent years will cost £312 to renew the Training Provider Registration Registered Training Provider – Restorative Justice Council
• The cost for 2 people to attend the conference is £280. RJC Annual Conference 2024: Paving the way to a restorative future | Restorative Justice Council As the first day of the conference is in Cardiff, overnight accommodation will be needed. The cost of the accommodation for 2 people including breakfast will be £129. Both members of staff will be car sharing and the total cost for fuel will be £143.10 that includes the deduction of normal commute mileage.
• The cost of tickets for the event for 2 people is £180 SEND & the Restorative Movement | Restorative Justice Council. The event is in London and will require a train and travel card for the day which will cost £70 per person.
• The cost of five hundred business cards from Herts Printing will be £48.

It is recommended that the PCC supports this Decision Notice.

Recommendation:

To note decision

Bedfordshire Acting Chief Executive Wayne Humberstone

I hereby approve the recommendations above.