stories have the power to transform
stories have the power to transform
stories have the power to transform
The Forgiveness Project provides opportunities and resources for people to explore the benefits and complexities of forgiveness.
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resources
Discover forgiveness — stories, tools, and more
Delve deeper into the world of forgiveness with our rich collection of resources. Whether you prefer quiet reading or engaging in community gatherings, there’s something here for you.
restorative narratives
Explore forgiveness through real-life stories
We believe stories can transform how we see ourselves and relate to others. That’s why we share restorative narratives—real-life stories of people and communities learning to rebuild after difficult times.
Katy Hutchison and Ryan Aldridge
"Whether victim or perpetrator, part of being human is rolling up our sleeves and taking an active part in repairing harm."
Idan Barir
"I wrote a letter to my commanders and told them I was no longer willing to take part in any fighting in the occupied Palestinian territories."
Denise Rhodes
"He was just a kid, and a bit thick, and here he was in prison, with a criminal record and I was responsible for that."
Robi Damelin
"I also recognized through this process that I was no longer a victim because my life was not contingent on what this man did."
restorative narratives
Explore forgiveness through real-life stories
We believe stories can transform how we see ourselves and relate to others. That’s why we share restorative narratives—real-life stories of people and communities learning to rebuild after difficult times.
recognition
Award-winning Impact
The Forgiveness Project was highly commended by the Robin Corbett Award for Prisoner Rehabilitation and awarded the Longford Prize for its transformative RESTORE programme, which makes a significant contribution to reducing reoffending.
