One of the principles of sentencing requires a judge to consider, in delivering a sentence, that it provides reparations for harm done to victims.

To provide reparations for harm done to victims or to the community; and f. To promote a sense of responsibility in offenders, and acknowledgement of the harm done to victims and the community.

The Leeds University Forgiveness Project will test the hypothesis that prayer will give our clients the courage, humility and willingness needed to let go of grudges and to make reparations for harms perpetrated upon others.