What’s it really like to go through the justice system? Experts by Experience starts by asking – and listening.
Created by Catch22Minutes, this series puts lived experience at the heart of the conversation. In each episode, we hear from people who have been through the justice system, as well as professionals working to change it from the inside.
In this episode of Experts by Experience, Nic speaks with Chloe Ives, Restorative Justice Lead at HMP Thameside.
Chloe shares her journey into restorative justice and explores how this approach is being embedded within a custodial setting. She discusses the practical and emotional impact of restorative justice for both victims and those who’ve caused harm, and how structured, meaningful conversations can lead to healing and accountability.
Chloe also talks about her work training those in prison to become restorative justice facilitators, helping to spread awareness and build a culture of peer-led dialogue. Her goal: to create a truly restorative prison environment where empathy, understanding, and personal growth are at the core.