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The Mint House - Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice

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Helping you to build relationships, deal positively with conflict, and repair harm through #RestorativePractice. 🟒 Find out more at our events and training! https://www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/

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CPD WORKSHOP TODAY! Still time to sign up if you want to book a last minute place: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

07.10.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charity apple pressing and book sale THIS SATURDAY! 🍏

Saturday 11 October, 2-5pm, Ardington Sports Club (OX12 8QB)
🍏 Bring your apples to be pressed
πŸ“š Browse books to buy
🌱 Bring and buy local home-grown produce
🍰 Enjoy tea and cake!

Proceeds to be shared between @minthouserp and Parkinsons.Me.

06.10.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Events β€” The Mint House Every month we hold various events and talks in order to create dialogue and reinforce the power of Restorative Approaches. 

An exciting new series of CPD workshops has been released by The Mint House - Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice. The topics covered in the workshops include challenging power dynamics, art and design and safeguarding. Find out more and sign up: https://www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events

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Conversation not confrontation: strengthening relationships and navigating conflict in churches β€” The Mint House Church congregations, like any community, are not immune to conflict. Have you struggled to address harm in ways that truly restore relations rather than foster resentment? Have you experienc...

Revd Jo Williams (Director of Reconciliation, The Blackley Centre) will share with us practical examples of how to have good conversations in church congregations and in our local community.

Register now: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

01.10.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Church congregations, like any community, are not immune to conflict.

The challenge for church leaders is to know how to address issues in preventive and proactive ways.

01.10.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Conversation not confrontation: strengthening relationships and navigating conflict in churches β€” The Mint House Church congregations, like any community, are not immune to conflict. Have you struggled to address harm in ways that truly restore relations rather than foster resentment? Have you experienc...

🟒 NEW EVENT: Conversation not confrontation: strengthening relationships and navigating conflict in churches

βšͺ️ Wednesday 12 November 2025
βšͺ️ 12:00 – 1:00pm (GMT)
βšͺ️ Online (Zoom)

More info: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

01.10.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We want to see all victims of crime in the UK given the legal right to be referred to a restorative justice service to explore whether it is right for them.

✍️ If you agree, please add your name to the petition at www.RightToBeHeard.org

30.09.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Restorative practice in nature listening circle β€” The Mint House Meeting in a 3 acre reserve in the midst of the city we invite you to join this initiative to develop the use of restorative practice in nature and community.

Meeting in a 3 acre nature reserve in the midst of the city we invite you to join this initiative to develop the use of restorative practice in nature and community.

Friday 17 October 2025
2:00-3:30β€―pm
Boundary Brook Nature Reserve, Oxford

🌱 More info: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

30.09.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This autumn/winter we are hosting a series of three online CPD workshops:

🟒Challenging Power Dynamics in RJ

🟒Creating 'a place to go to': using art and design in RJ

🟒To, not, for or with? How a restorative approach might inform safeguarding practice

Register now: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events

24.09.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Right To Be Heard β€” The Common Ground Justice Project Join our campaign to give victims of crime a real voice

Really pleased to be supporting this campaign! Please sign the petition to ensure that people affected by crime in the UK are given the opportunity to explore restorative justice: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard @whymeuk.bsky.social

22.09.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How will you use the relational window this week to:

βœ… set really clear expectations?
β˜‘οΈ steer your most challenging conversations?
βœ… identify gaps and support needs?
β˜‘οΈ ask questions of curiosity?
βœ… problem-solve with your team?

restorativethinking.co.uk/resources/

#RestorativePracticeAtWork

22.09.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Missed our recent event 'Relationships, Community, and the Restorative School: Lessons from Singapore'? You can now watch a recording of the event: youtu.be/0bUtlG6otFc?...

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The Mulberry Bush are hosting a Living-Learning Experience this weekend, 19th-21st September 2025. They are offering a reduced rate of Β£200 for last minute bookings as they have a few places left. For more information, please see the images below.

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Relationships, Community, and the Restorative School: Lessons from Singapore β€” The Mint House β€œWhat makes a restorative school culture sustainable?” β€œHow do we build 'we' over 'me'?” β€œWhat does it take to grow voice, empathy, and belonging in classrooms?” We invite you to step ...

The event will be hosted by Dr Kerry Clamp, the series editor of the book series 'Contemporary Issues in Restorative Practice'.

We hope to see you there!

Booking essential (free tickets available): www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

15.09.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🟒 They will guide us to discover how restorative practices nurture student growth through strong relationships with peers, teachers, and families.

🟒 It is also an opportunity to hear how restorative approaches have been used in a non-Western school context.

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🟒 We will examine the roles of teachers, parents, and school leaders in co-creating inclusive environments where students thriveβ€”not just academically, but socially and emotionally.

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🟒 Justin and Tyler will share stories from β€˜The Builder’s Project’, a whole-school approach that builds community, fosters student agency, and strengthens relational ecosystems.

15.09.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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TOMORROW! ⏰ Join us as Justin Mui & Tyler Sim share highlights from their book 'Relationships, Community, and the Restorative School: Lessons from Singapore'.

β€œWhat makes a restorative school culture sustainable?”

FREE tickets available: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

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One week away! Make sure you reserve your place now: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

09.09.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archive on 4 - Damage and Repair - BBC Sounds Hilary Ineomo-Marcus hears powerful stories of restorative justice in the UK.

Thanks for the heads up on this - looks like the link is broken. Try this one instead! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

09.09.2025 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archive on 4 - Damage and Repair - BBC Sounds Hilary Ineomo-Marcus hears powerful stories of restorative justice in the UK.

❗️Oops, the original link is broken! Try this one instead: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

09.09.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think you have to log in to a BBC account to listen, unfortunately!

09.09.2025 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a fantastic podcast which covers some of the history of restorative justice in the UK and NI and personal stories of impact which have come about through restorative processes (including where face to face meetings aren't safe or possible).

🎧 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

08.09.2025 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Relationships, Community, and the Restorative School: Lessons from Singapore β€” The Mint House β€œWhat makes a restorative school culture sustainable?” β€œHow do we build 'we' over 'me'?” β€œWhat does it take to grow voice, empathy, and belonging in classrooms?” We invite you to step ...

🟒 Relationships, Community, and the Restorative School: Lessons from Singapore
βšͺ️ Tuesday 16 September 2025
βšͺ️ 12-1pm (BST)
βšͺ️Online
(less than 2 weeks away!)

For more information and booking: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

03.09.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're back to (restorative) school! As a new school year starts for many of us, we'd love to invite you to join us to hear from Justin Mui and Tyler Sim about their experiences of creating restorative school culture and community in Singapore.

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Creating 'a place to go to': using art and design in restorative justice (CPD workshop) β€” The Mint House This practical 2.5 hour CPD workshop will provide an exploratory space in which practitioners can learn and practice a variety of creative exercises to be integrated into their own restorative practic...

You don’t need to have any prior experience or knowledge of art and design or of using art materials in order to take part - just enthusiasm and curiosity!

www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

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The workshop will be facilitated by Dr Clair Aldington, who has over 20 years of experience in working in the field of restorative practices, with a focus on using art and design in restorative processes. She also has authored several academic articles and book chapters on her practice and research.

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Creating 'a place to go to': using art and design in restorative justice (CPD workshop) β€” The Mint House This practical 2.5 hour CPD workshop will provide an exploratory space in which practitioners can learn and practice a variety of creative exercises to be integrated into their own restorative practic...

CPD WORKSHOP 🟒 Creating 'a place to go to': using art and design in restorative justice

An exploratory space where practitioners can learn and practice a variety of creative exercises to be integrated into their own restorative work.

More info and booking: www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/events/2025/...

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Communications Officer - JUSTICE Job Title:Β Communications Officer. Location: Hybrid, with minimum 1-2 days per month at JUSTICE’s office near St Paul’s, London. Salary:Β Β£35,742 per annum starting salary, with yearly increases. We…

πŸ“’ JUSTICE is hiring a new Communications Officer!

Help us turn complex legal issues into clear, compelling stories that inspire change.

Hybrid role Β· Deadline: 11pm Sun 14 Sept 2025

Apply here:

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Work with Us | Criminal Justice Alliance The CJA is a small but growing team. Find out the latest opportunities to work for the Criminal Justice Alliance.

The Board of Trustees has now begun the search for our next Director. This is an incredible opportunity to lead a growing alliance of 200+ organisations and individuals, and to champion change towards a fairer and more effective justice system.

www.criminaljusticealliance.org/about-the-cj...

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