ASSESSMENT
Our assessment service, operated in partnership with Portsmouth City Council Housing Department since 2001, explores opportunities to resolve disagreements.
MEDIATION
Our trained mediators are able to quickly build a rapport with the individuals and parties concerned, encouraging them to talk about their concerns and engage in restorative dialogue.
RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
We are driven by a desire to apply restorative solutions to avoid conflict and build long lasting relationships for the future.
100 Relational & Restorative Practice Stories from Across Portsmouth
This exciting initiative forms part of the city’s 100-year celebration and is being led by Portsmouth Mediation Service, which is also celebrating its 30th anniversary.
We are inviting stories and images from anyone with an inspiring example of relational and restorative practice—whether from your workplace, home, or community.
Our vision for a Restorative Portsmouth
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- Restorative Community Interventions
Portsmouth Mediation Service (PMS) in collaboration with Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Portsmouth and the University of Portsmouth has secured further funding through Wessex Health Partners to build on our CPAR findings of how conflict impacts our health and wellbeing. Our research team of Laura & Nadiya are gathering data to build a case to…
Read more - PMS Restorative Mission goes wider as Winchester steps toward “Restorative City” vision
Just over a year after Portsmouth Mediation Service extended its restorative work into Winchester, following the closure of Winchester Mediation Service – the initiative has gathered remarkable momentum. Operating under the name Solent Restorative Partnership (SRP), we have connected with a number of dedicated professionals who have embraced the restorative approach and formed a steering…
Read more - Social Prescribers Support Patients Caught up in Conflict
Following on from the findings of our Community Research (CPAR) into the impact of everyday conflict on peoples health and wellbeing, it was very timely for Steve & Sue to make a presentation to social prescribers in Portsmouth. They are pictured here with these key people from the Island City Network and the Portsdown Group.…
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A restorative approach that seeks the peace and prosperity of Portsmouth
We strongly believe that your quality of life, at home and in your community, should not be compromised by dispute or conflict. Our team of highly trained and skilled mediators are here to help you find peace.
NEIGHBOURHOODS
We are here to help if you’re experiencing difficulties with your neighbours and will work with you to restore hamony in a positive, empowering and enduring way.
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COMMUNITY POLICE
We support our community police teams by inviting them to refer neighbourhood disputes to our professional and impartial conflict resolution service.
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SCHOOLS
We promote a culture of tolerance and respect by training primary and secondary school children how to use dialogue to respond to disagreement.
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UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES
The University of Portsmouth is a key partner and many law students volunteer with PMS. We also work with the Student Union Advice Centre and Student Housing to provide services to students.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES
Disputes in the workplace can cause misery and drain momentum and profitability. Our workplace mediation service offers a constructive approach focused on the wellbeing of the business and its staff.
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FAITH GROUPS
We have hosted conferences to help strengthen and equip the faith communities in Portsmouth through restorative pathways and practice. We offer training in how to apply restorative approaches to address potential tensions.
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