Senior Director, Restorative Justice Unit | Justice Reform Branch | Legislation, Policy & Programs, Justice and Community Safety Directorate ACT Government
Richard Dening has been the Senior Director of the ACT Restorative Justice Unit since 2021. Prior to this Richard managed the Queensland Adult Restorative Justice Conferencing service, where he started as a Restorative Justice Convenor in 2013. Richard holds qualifications in peace and conflict studies, law, and conflict management and resolution. He was a volunteer facilitator of Alternatives to Violence Project workshops in custodial settings for more than 10 years. Richard has been a member of the board of Restorative Practices International since 2022.