Restorative Justice Programs
As one of the pioneer organizations for restorative justice in Nigeria, we support the Ministry of Justice and Courts to facilitate programs like victim-offender mediation, offering alternative dispute resolution in criminal matters and restoring people to create safer communities. We also lead advocacy efforts for the implementation of Restorative Justice across Courts, Police stations and Correctional facilities to curb prison congestion and criminal reoffending.
Representation for Indigent People Behind Bars
With a robust network of volunteers and partner organizations, we restore people by providing pro-bono access to justice for indigent persons in Correctional facilities/police stations who cannot afford legal representation. Furthermore, we advocate for institutional reforms in the Juvenile Justice Administration across Nigeria and ensure that children in conflict with the law have access to legal representation and Restorative Justice...
Community Justice, Social Inclusion & Reintegration
With the support of our partners, REJA constructed the Restored Voices Shelter Home in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, that will be a hub for returning inmates. Using a system change approach, we designed programs to encourage community participation in re-integration and re-entry and promote the use of community alternatives to imprisonment.
Research, Documentation and Training
We conduct intensive research and produce data-driven materials in the field of Restorative Justice and human rights. REJA is producing a police manual on restorative policing that would help police officers become more restorative in the execution of their duties. We also provide access to basic information on legal and related issues.
