Conflicts are a natural part of university life, but they don’t have to be disruptive or damaging. Our free service offers a constructive approach to resolving conflicts involving students.

What is the Restorative Justice Clinic?

The Restorative Justice Clinic is a student-led service which deals with minor conflicts and harms involving students. The Clinic helps students to find a mutually agreed, positive solution. The service is free, confidential and professional. The Director is Dr. Giuseppe Maglione, an international expert and practitioner in the field.

How can I access it?

Any student can freely access the Restorative Justice Clinic directly by emailing rjclinic@kent.ac.uk. Alternatively they can be referred by relevant student services.

Benefits

1. Ask any unanswered questions in a safe space
2. Get the chance to speak and be heard
3. Explain the impact that the conflict had on their life
4. Encourage future positive behaviour and find a solution

Services

There are two types of Restorative Justice, direct and indirect.

Direct Restorative Justice would involve a meeting between the people involved in the conflict. A trained facilitator and the Clinic Director would be present in the room at all times.

Indirect Restorative Justice means that the dialogue takes place through letters, videos etc.

What types of conflicts can be referred to the Restorative Justice Service?

Any conflict involving students, including roommate disputes, academic disagreements, interpersonal conflicts, and more.

Find out more about the Restorative Justice Clinic.