The Restoration Revolution
Come and join us for two days to humanise the justice system. Hosted by Oasis in partnership with Shift, this gathering brings together practitioners, campaigners, policy-makers, academics, and those with lived-experience of the justice system to define the change that is needed. The agenda will include keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions – as we create a new Manifesto for Justice together.
Manchester: 16 & 17 November. Full event details and tickets on Eventbrite. Book now for early-bird rates.
London: 18 & 19 November. Full event details and tickets on Eventbrite. Book now for early-bird rates.
First speakers announced
Father Greg Boyle
We’re delighted to be joined by Father Gregory Boyle and his Homeboy Industries team.
Father Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest, is the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world.
In 2014, President Obama named Fr. Boyle a Champion of Change. In 2024 he was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honour.
Dr Gwen Adshead
Dr. Gwen Adshead is a forensic psychotherapist, a visiting Professor of Psychiatry at Gresham College and the Yale School of Law and Psychiatry, and consultant forensic psychiatrist at Ravenswood House.
Jacob Dunne
Jacob Dunne is a UK campaigner known for his personal transformation after killing James Hodgkinson with a single punch in 2011. Since finding acceptance from James’ parents, he is now a powerful advocate for Restorative Justice.
Steve Chalke
Founder of Oasis, Steve Chalke has worked for more than 40 years in inclusive community development work. Steve pioneered the creation of Oasis Restore – England’s first Secure School, opened in 2024 as a therapeutic alternative in the youth justice system.
Take part: call for submissions
Running throughout the two days, the dedicated LOVE AND POWER strand – led by conference partners SHIFT – will explore how love and power operate in practice, and how they can be reimagined to create change. We’re interested in ideas in progress, reflections from practice, lived experience, creative responses, and accessible research. Contributions might take the form of a short 10-minute presentation or performance, a facilitated workshop, or a hosted discussion.
To get involved, email enquiries@oasisuk.org