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www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 21A “Remedi” to ease theafter effects of crimeJustice comes in many shapes and forms.Remedi is an independent charity thathas become one of the most experiencedorganisations in the UK in providing restorativejustice initiatives.Victims of crime are contacted by Remedi and given thechoice of how they would like to see justice done. Theycan choose between the offender undertaking unpaidwork in the community, or directly for themselves.This provides the victim with a practical solution tothe crimes committed against them, and providesthe perpetrator of the crime with the opportunity tosee firsthand the suffering they have caused by theiractions. It helps them to realise that they will have toput right the wrong they have caused. In other wordsit is their responsibility and no-one else’s and thishelps to give them an understanding of where theyfit in society and how they can become a good ratherthan a bad part of it.Remedi was formed in 1996 in Sheffield and beganworking in partnership with the NottinghamshireYouth Offending Service in 2008 , if you wouldlike to know more please visit their website: www.remediuk.org or if you have a project you think wouldbe suitable for community reparation, please Email:restorativejusticeteam@nottscc.gov.ukNew membersneeded for SaferNeighbourhood GroupsWhat do you think the priorities of the policeshould be in Retford? Should it be to address roadsafety, tackle antisocial behaviour or what?The Safer Neighbourhood Group (SNG) meetingsorganised by Retford Police for the East and Northside of Retford, involve local police, councillors,relevant council departments and local residents.Held four times a year they are a great opportunityfor residents to raise issues affecting theirneighbourhood and discuss joint ways of how tosolve the problem. The next meeting for RetfordEast, which covers Spital Hill, Whitehouses,Welham Road and adjoining housing estates ison Wednesday 14th July, 6.30pm, Retford TownHall for Retford North, Thursday 8th July, 6.30pm,Elizabethan School.For further information please contact PC 1755Steve Meredith at Retford Police Station on 0300300 9999 ext 807 7464 or mobile 07525226438.Victim and Witness support championsAnti-social behaviour is anyaggressive, intimidatingor destructive activity thatdamages or destroys anotherperson’s quality of life.We want Bassetlaw residents to havethe best quality of life possible. Wewant you to feel safe in your ownsurroundings and go about your dailylife without fear or prejudice.Unfortunately, people are oftenfrightened to come forward to reportanti-social behaviour as they areoften afraid that the person who iscausing the problem will retaliate withfurther intimidation. No-one shouldhave to live like that, which is why theVictim and Witness support systemhas been set up to help people bringtroublemakers to justice before it getsout of hand.In October last year the HomeSecretary announced the funding of£2.8 million to establish Victim andWitness champions in 85 priorityareas. Bassetlaw was one of themand we would like to introduce youto our new Victims and Awareness,Champion – Sally Potter and Victimand Witness Caseworker, IzabelaMajchrzyk.If you, or anyone you know, issuffering from anti-social behaviourwhich is affecting your way of lifethen don’t suffer in silence contactSally Potter, Branch Manager, VictimSupport on 01909 500 455or Izabela Majchrzyk on01909 533 432.How we’ll help you stampout anti-social behaviour...Provide observation sheets withguidance or a Dictaphone to recorddetails of incidents. We’ll regularlyreview this information and agree onwhat action can be taken• Keep you informed about your caseand provide you with updates (withintimescales agreed by you)• Contact you via telephone, email, letteror in person (as requested by you at anappropriate time to suit you)• Monitor your satisfaction with the waywe’ve handled your case• Offer to escort you to and from anycourt hearings• Offer you a familiarisation tour of thecourt prior to any hearing• Offer you the use of a private roomCaseworker Izabela Majchrzyk and Victim’s and Awareness champion, Sally Potter.(subject to availability) while at court(prior to and after the hearing in orderto discuss the case)• Ask the court (where appropriate) forspecial measures for vulnerable orintimidated victims and witnesses. Wewill support you and make sure youfeel comfortable and protected• We can also help if you are a victim ofdomestic abuse... Next day response once we get detailsof your case• Identify your support needs and discusshow these might be met, including aperson of the same sex referring you to aspecialist agency such as Womens’ Aid• Refer you to the Bassetlaw SanctuaryScheme, which will consider a range ofsecurity improvements to remain safein your own home.