Closing of the Restorative Justice Workshop

The one week Restorative Justice Workshop facilitThe one week Restorative Justice Workshop facilitated by the Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding (PCP) for community policing officers based in the Western Division, was officially closed by the Divisional Manager Community Policing West (DMCP/W) Superintendent of Police (SP) Lepani Liga on Thursday 20th of March 2025.

SP Liga acknowledged the continued support of the PCP team in assisting community policing efforts in understanding the many layers of society warranting law enforcement proactive intervention for safe communities.

“Your expertise and commitment have been instrumental in equipping our officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to integrate Restorative Justice into policing. The Fiji Police Force values such partnerships that align with our vision of community-centred law enforcement.”

“This workshop has reinforced our role as police officers, not just as law enforcers but as peace builders, mediators, and problem-solvers within our communities. This training has not only broadened your understanding of conflict resolution but has also provided practical strategies to improve police-community relations.”

The partnership between the Fiji Police Force and PCP was formalised in 2024 in a Memorandum of Understanding. SP Liga went on to say, “The foundation of effective policing is built on trust and partnership with the community.

Restorative Justice is not just about resolving conflicts but about creating a system where victims, offenders, and the community work together to find meaningful solutions to crime and social disorder.”

“The core principles of Community Policing—partnership, problem-solving, and prevention—align directly with what you have learned in this workshop.

It is no longer enough for us to react after a crime has been committed; we must be proactive in preventing crime before it happens by working closely with the people we serve.”

#saluspopuli by the Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding (PCP) for community policing officers based in the Western Division, was officially closed by the Divisional Manager Community Policing West (DMCP/W) Superintendent of Police (SP) Lepani Liga on Thursday 20th of March 2025.

SP Liga acknowledged the continued support of the PCP team in assisting community policing efforts in understanding the many layers of society warranting law enforcement proactive intervention for safe communities.

“Your expertise and commitment have been instrumental in equipping our officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to integrate Restorative Justice into policing. The Fiji Police Force values such partnerships that align with our vision of community-centred law enforcement.”

“This workshop has reinforced our role as police officers, not just as law enforcers but as peace builders, mediators, and problem-solvers within our communities. This training has not only broadened your understanding of conflict resolution but has also provided practical strategies to improve police-community relations.”

The partnership between the Fiji Police Force and PCP was formalised in 2024 in a Memorandum of Understanding.

SP Liga went on to say, “The foundation of effective policing is built on trust and partnership with the community. Restorative Justice is not just about resolving conflicts but about creating a system where victims, offenders, and the community work together to find meaningful solutions to crime and social disorder.

“The core principles of Community Policing—partnership, problem-solving, and prevention—align directly with what you have learned in this workshop. It is no longer enough for us to react after a crime has been committed; we must be proactive in preventing crime before it happens by working closely with the people we serve.”