Theo Gavrielides will be taking over from Dinah Cox running ROTA as the organisation’s Acting Chief Executive
Press Release: 30 Semptember 2008
Book published on Restorative Justice
Press Release: 30 September 2008 Dr. Theo Gavrielides has had his book "Restorative justice theory and practice: Addressing the discrepancy", HEUNI: Finland. published. For futher information on this publication is available here.
Dinah Cox, ROTA’s Chief Executive has been awarded an OBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Press Release: 7 July 2008
We are pleased to announce that Dinah Cox, Chief Executive of Race on the Agenda, has been awarded an OBE in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Addressing Gangs and Weapons Use in London – Young People Speak Out Embargo date: 21 July 2008
Press Release: 7 July 2008
Given the recent tragic events in London a 2 year research project led by young people launches its findings on how to address gangs and the use of weapons in the capital.
On Monday 21st July, The Building Bridges Project (BBP), based at Race on the Agenda (ROTA), launches its evidence-based report and screens its DVD at a youth-led conference endorsed by leading political figures and Criminal Justice organisations.
Team leader, Carlene Firmin 24, who herself has been affected by gang violence says that:
Restoring Relationships Project
Press Release: 9 April 2008
Single Group Funding – Recommendation of the commission on integration and cohesion: scepticism and critique
Community groups have a crucial role to play in the aftermath of an emergency incident – says new report. Download the press release here.
Awards pile up for former ROTA policy officer
Press Release: February 2011
Carlene Firmin has prioritised young people for years.
At 27, she is now the youngest black woman to receive an MBE. She has also been listed as one of Britain's top 35 most powerful women under 35 by GLAMOUR Magazine.
Community groups have a crucial role to play in the aftermath of an emergency incident – says new report
Press Release: 18 April 2007 Community groups have a crucial role to play in the aftermath of an emergency incident – says new report Download the press release here.
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ROTA's policy work is evidence based in the sense that everything we do is informed by the views and real life experiences of BAME communities and the organisations that are set up to serve them. We collect this evidence through:
Launch of the Transformative Justice Project
March 2009 On March 11th 2009, ROTA launched its Transformative Justice Project with an evening reception at the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. The event had a focus on the 10 year anniversary of the Macpherson Inquiry, with high profile speakers sharing their positions on areas ranging from the value of restorative justice, hate crime…
