Forgiveness can occur through restorative justice although it is not expected and victims should never be urged to forgive. If forgiveness does happen , as it did in the Donovan’s lives, then a deeper healing occurs and all benefit.
LISA REA, PRESIDENT, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE INTERNATIONAL
Ray and Vi have shown a huge amount of courage, first meeting those who killed Chris, then facing prisoners across the country to challenge them on their behaviour and choices and tackling decision makers about the greater use of restorative justice.
The pedestal that I am putting them on here is not apparent when one meets the down-to-earth couple at first. It doesn’t take long to se their dedication, energy and resolve shine through in the conversation.
PAUL SCULLY, CONSERVATIVE MP FOR SUTTON AND CHEAM
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Ray and Vi have managed, though to create a real force for good from the desolation of Christopher being taken from them. They have channelled whatever emotions they had into spreading the word and showing the world that losses like theirs can be avoided. By their tireless campaigning they are ensuring that Christopher is still helping others and changing lives just as I am sure he would have done if his had not been cut short.
COLIN SUTTON, FORMER SENIOR INVESTIGTING OFFICER METROPOLITAN POLICE
