Video: Inside the Sycamore Tree Project
StoriesIn June 2014, six crime survivors talked exclusively about their experiences inside the breakthrough restorative justice program called The Sycamore
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Sycamore Tree Project is ‘tougher on crime’
StoriesOur guest writer is restorative justice practitioner Melissa, whose life was turned upside down as a result of a bank robbery in April
Learning respect for a victim’s pain – a powerful speech to prisoners and criminal justice officials
StoriesA Brisbane mother of three gave this powerful speech after completing the 8-week Sycamore Tree program. Belinda Cairns (pictured at
Shafts of Light: A book of Sycamore stories
StoriesA collection of stories and quotations from participants in the Sycamore Tree Project in Western Australia. They are compiled in
Helen and Fiona tell their story
StoriesListen to an interview of two victim participants in the Sycamore Tree Project in Western Australia. Fiona was randomly and
Sycamore Tree Project in Western Australia – Video
Sycamore InsightSuccessfully used in over 20 countries Sycamore Tree Project (STP) bring victims and unconnected offenders together for eight 2 hour
Understanding the ripple effect of social damage
Sycamore InsightHow can we understand the big picture of crime when our system is so tightly focussed on the perpetrator? It
Crime victim finds a voice – in prison
StoriesIn the second row of the mini-bus, Lyn Smith, in her early forties, will soon tell six prisoners about the
Justice that can see what the court ignores
Sycamore Insight“Restorative justice recognises all the people harmed by the crime. It affects the victim. It affects the victim’s family. It
Listening to these people has made me stop and think
StoriesAn inmate speaks at the conclusion of the Sycamore Tree Project, to a group of VIPs including a judge and prison
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