"Most people don’t ever forgive because they see it as stampeding on the memory of their loved ones."

"The Restorative Justice conference taught me a lot. I learned that I should not be so judgemental."

"If offenders engage with restorative justice at a young age, you might be able to nip it in the bud."

"The thought of meeting Jordan frightened me, and I didn’t want to get into an argument with him, but I wanted to know why he’d behaved the way he had."

"My past violent actions were very destructive, but now I’m fighting for peace in a far more constructive manner."

"No matter which side of the conflict you’re on, had we all lived each other's lives, we could all have done what the other did."

"Religion doesn’t matter there. Whether it’s the mother of an IRA son, or the wife of a Loyalist paramilitary, there’s no difference."

"When someone who has suffered extends the hand of friendship or forgiveness to someone like me, it’s hard not to be moved and inspired."