In this second conversation, Cath Pickles talks more about the work of Restitute, an organization dedicated to supporting third-party victims of crime, with Policing TV’s MD Ian Tomson-Smith
They discuss the referral process, the importance of early intervention, the geographical reach of their services, and the upcoming conference aimed at raising awareness and support for victims.
Cath emphasizes the need for credibility and quality in their services, as well as the importance of community involvement and funding to sustain their efforts.
This is the link to their referral form:https://restitute.org/contact-restitute/
This is the link to their evaluation study:https://restitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Restitute-UOS-Report.pdf
This is the link to sign up for their mailing list:http://eepurl.com/it8RPA
And this is the link to their conference in October!: https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/falling-through-the-cracks-a-restitute-conference-67fe9b0cb91b60-22507811
Takeaways
- Restitute welcomes referrals from various sources, including police officers.
- Early intervention is crucial for supporting victims and their families.
- The organization can support individuals across England and Wales.
- Community policing officers play a vital role in identifying at-risk youth.
- Funding from the Home Office and National Lottery supports their services.
- The upcoming conference aims to educate and engage professionals in victim support.
- Quality and credibility are essential for gaining trust from law enforcement.
- The organization is focused on expanding its reach and services.
- Cath emphasizes the importance of supporting families of victims.
- Restitutes is open to consulting with other regions to replicate their model.
Sound Bites
- “We welcome referrals from everywhere.”
- “We can support anyone in England and Wales.”
- “We are always at capacity, but we triage.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Restitute and Their Impact
01:05 – Referral Process and Importance of Early Support
03:09 – Understanding the Role of Police in Referrals
05:09 – Geographical Reach and Funding for Services
07:44 – Upcoming Conference and Its Significance
11:17 – Credibility and Support Structure of Restitute
14:21 – Future Aspirations and Expansion Plans
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