Peter Walker Prison Fellowship International Envoy for Western

Peter Walker Prison Fellowship International Envoy for Western Europe

Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5 v 17 - 19

We have been reconciled to God through Christ He has given us the ministry of reconciliation

Reconciliation Victims

Reconciliation Partners

Reconciliation Children

Reconciliation …. is needed when something is broken

Crime

The Ripple Effect

Who is affected by crime ? Victims

He has given us the ministry of reconciliation Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice Focus …. on repairing the harm caused by crime

Differences. . . Criminal Justice Restorative Justice What law was broken? Who has been hurt? Who did it? What are their needs? What punishment do they deserve? Who is responsible?

Sycamore Tree Project

Sycamore Tree Project Involves: • Prisoners • Victims • Stories • Understanding • Restitution • Community

Sycamore Tree Project Impact? : • Attitudes • Behaviour • Apology • Forgiveness

Sycamore Tree Project … it’s about reconciliation. Victims

Who is affected by crime ? Partners

Can Marriage Work ? Involves: • Prisoners • Partners • Whole day - Expectations - Communication - Managing conflict - Reintegration

Can Marriage Work ? … it’s about reconciliation. Partners

Who is affected by crime ? Children

Angel Tree

Angel Tree Involves: • Prisoners • Children • Christmas - Gift for the child from the prisoner - Box of food for the family • Summer - Camps

Angel Tree … it’s about reconciliation. Children

Reconciliation We have been reconciled to God through Christ He has given us the ministry of reconciliation Victims Partners Children