RPI Steering Committee Members:
| Catherine Ashe | RP Consultant |
| Claire Casey | Childhood Development Initiative |
| Ursula Fernee | The Probation Service |
| Ruth Giltenane | Tusla |
| Vera Hogan | Mediation Institute of Ireland |
| Darren Howlett | Garda Siochána |
| Christine Hunter | Restorative Practices Forum Northern Ireland |
| Dan Hurley | Camasú Centre |
| Jim McGrath | Netcare |
| Mary Montague | Restorative Practices Forum Northern Ireland |
| Catherine O’Connell | Facing Forward |
| Kieran O’Dwyer | RP Consultant |
| Richie Walsh | RP Champion |
| Joanne Quinn | Restorative Practices Forum Northern Ireland |
| Marian Quinn (Chair) | Childhood Development Initiative |
Role and Purpose of the RPI Steering Committee:
- To promote restorative practice as a key approach to prevention and early intervention within the context of a life cycle approach;
- To develop the potential for restorative practices to support inclusion within communities and across sectors;
- To identify potential for collaboration and joint developments;
- To work collaboratively with other structures and organisations, particularly the Northern Ireland Restorative Justice Forum;
- To develop capacity, systems and infrastructures which support the growth and evolution of restorative practices, as well as build their sustainability;
- To progress and support locally based accreditation and training options;
- To offer those interested in the strategic development of restorative practices a space for reflecting, crystallising, sharing and deepening understanding.