Trustees

Dr Myra BlythFellow and Chaplain at Regent’s Park College, Myra’s research has explored participants’ experiences of restorative conferencing. Myra also leads the Mint House thinking on the role of restorative approaches in student discipline and we… — **Dr Myra Blyth**
Fellow and former Chaplain at Regent’s Park College, Myra’s research has explored participants’ experiences of restorative conferencing. Myra has been involved in work on the role of restorative approaches in student discipline and welfare and in restorative practice in churches.

Dr Rosie ChadwickRosie chairs the Mint House Board. As Director of crime prevention charity Crime Concern, Rosie led, and helped secure funding for, restorative justice projects. Now a charity consultant, Rosie has a particular interest in what rest… — **Dr Rosie Chadwick**
Rosie chairs the Mint House Board. As Director of crime prevention charity Crime Concern, Rosie led, and helped secure funding for, restorative justice projects. Now a charity consultant, Rosie has a particular interest in what restorative approaches mean for organisational culture and development.

**Rev Jon Keyworth**
Jon is the minister of New Road Baptist Church, Oxford. He has an interest in incorporating restorative practice into the life of faith communities.

**Steven Lee**
Steven is an accounting professional with extensive experience in charity finance, financial operations, and audit including supporting a community café run by a charitable trust. He is committed to supporting The Mint House with integrity, collaboration, and a genuine dedication to community impact.

**Christine Plews**
A long-time resident in Oxford, Christine brings rich experience from her career as a family solicitor, her specialism in family mediation, and training as a psychotherapist.

Kathryn RowsellPrior to retraining as a Forensic Psychologist, Kathryn had 20 years’ experience of delivering and championing restorative approaches, mainly in youth justice settings. — **Dr Kathryn Rowsell**
Kathryn is a forensic psychologist working with the NHS and is currently involved in developing the use of restorative practice in forensic mental health settings. Prior to retraining as a forensic psychologist, Kathryn had 20 years’ experience of delivering and championing restorative approaches, mainly in youth justice settings.

**Prof Michael Taylor**
Michael is an Emeritus Professor of Social Theology at the University of Birmingham and former Director of Christian Aid. He has a particular interest in using the insights of faith traditions (mainly Christianity) to inform social policy, especially in the area of poverty reduction and human development. He has also been part of a research team at Regent’s Park College (University of Oxford) exploring Restorative Justice policy and practice.

Pete WallisA senior practitioner and trainer, Pete has written widely on restorative justice, including Understanding Restorative Justice and (with Barbara Tudor) The Pocket Guide to Restorative Justice. — **Pete Wallis**
A senior practitioner and trainer, Pete has written widely on restorative justice, including *Understanding Restorative Justice* and (with Barbara Tudor) *The Pocket Guide to Restorative Justice*.

Staff & Associates

joy bettles — **Joy Bettles**
Joy is our Communications and Events Officer. She has many years of experience in the charity sector as well as in university and academic settings. She is particularly interested in restorative approaches in student settings and in parenting.

**Abigail Stevens Stone**
Abigail Stevens Stone is our Training and Projects Officer. She has worked throughout the USA, Brazil, Bolivia, and London at nonprofit and for-profit organisations in restorative justice, economic development, and community research. Having worked closely with both victims services and with justice-involved individuals, she has personally seen the benefits of restorative practice and is curious to explore creative and innovative ways to make restorative practice more accessible.

**Geoff Emerson**
Geoff was a founding Trustee of The Mint House and continues to work on projects for The Mint House related to Criminal Justice and Faith now that his term of office as a Trustee has come to an end. He brings experience of from a career in Probation and from managing a range of restorative justice projects, including EU collaborations to implement restorative justice in penal settings both in the community and in prisons.

**Jaimee van Gemerden**
Jaimee van Gemerden is our part time Events, Training, and Communications Assistant. From New Zealand, Jaimee has experience working in administrative and church settings. She is a theologian and is particularly interested in supporting churches to better consider restorative principles in their practice.

Associate Trainers & Facilitators

Lucy Jaffé

Lucy Jaffé is a committed leader in restorative justice and a Board member of the European Forum for Restorative Justice. A passionate activist, practitioner, and trainer, she transformed Why me? (UK NGO) into a globally recognised and influential voice for restorative justice. She is currently working in restorative approaches in maternity healthcare, supporting people affected by organisational harm, and pushing the boundaries of what restorative justice can achieve. Her professional strengths include coaching, facilitation, public speaking, training and organisational development

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