Benefits of achieving the RSQM
The RSQM will have a wide range of benefits for services which hold it, as it provides developmental and self-reflection opportunities as well as a final assessment. These include:
- Service users receiving a better quality of service
- Demonstrating that evidence-based effective practice standards are met and maintained, enabling senior management to have confidence in the service they provide to the public
- Receiving external verification and independent recognition for the restorative work your agency undertakes
- Enhanced organisational learning and continuous improvement through the RSQM process
- Additional benefits for staff and volunteers from working in a restorative environment
Additional benefits provided by the RJC for RSQM services will be:
- Your service listed on the RJC online map as an RSQM service
- Use of the RJC RSQM logo on your own website, communications and promotional materials
- Free listing of all your supervised practitioners on the RJC Practitioner Register, the database of restorative practitioners
- Access to free RJC resources, including Best Practice Guidance for Restorative Practice (2011) and ‘How To’ guides
- Access to telephone information from the RJC
- Quarterly copies of the RJC magazine, Resolution, and monthly e-bulletins for your staff
- Discounted entry for your staff to RJC events and workshops, and negotiated discounts on training and events of RJC partners
- Access to specialist practitioner networks and forums within the RJC.