Belong’s vision is of hope, rehabilitation and recovery for victims and perpetrators of crime. 2021 marked our tenth anniversary, and there is much for us to celebrate! Growing steadily from our London based beginnings, we now support hundreds of victims, perpetrators, and criminal justice staff per year. We are currently working in eight prisons and several community settings.
Our ambitions are to continue to grow our reach, to be a provider of choice within the Criminal Justice System, and to offer meaningful, unique change opportunities to even more people.
Please read more about us and our work on our website being sure to enjoy our annual report which you will find on our publications page belongmakingjusticehappen.co.uk. You may also enjoy our recent Radio Four charity appeal BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal, Belong: Making Justice Happen
Our mission is to inspire change by providing long term, individualised responses to conflict and crime through Restorative Justice, Psychotherapy, mentoring, training and service user involvement.
Our Values
Inspiration - Genuinely believing that people can change, heal, and rehabilitate. Focusing on individual’s strengths and abilities. Role modelling evidence-based practice amongst other professionals.
Respect - Accepting people as they are. Being consistent, open and honest with people. Challenging harmful beliefs and behaviour.
Empowerment - Giving people the skills to move forward and take ownership of the future. Enabling people to talk about their experiences. Encouraging people to voice their needs and set goals.
Patience - Providing long term support when this is needed. Working through setbacks with people. Understanding that lasting change takes time.
Restoration - Restoring hope and self-worth Re-building relationships. Promoting a culture of hope within criminal justice systems.
