Books by Pete

What Have I Done? is a photocopiable resource and downloadable online content to encourage empathy in young people who commit crimes or hurt others through their actions. It is designed to be used directly with young people who have committed a specific crime or caused harm and distress to others through their actions.

Humble King Returning King is about the two visions of the Messiah in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament: the Humble King, Messiah son of Joseph, the humble and suffering Messiah, and the Returning King, Messiah son of David. "One Shabbat morning thousands of years ago, under a clear blue Mediterranean sky, Jesus went to synagogue in Natzeret as he had always done. But on this particular morning, he rose and went to the front to read. At the Bema he was given the scroll of the prophet Isaiah selected for him by the elders from the scrolls of the Hebrew Scriptures. He unrolled the scroll and quoted from these words: "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me...To proclaim the year of the LORD's favor." Part I covers the foundations of faith, while Part II is about walking by faith through the good times and the valley of suffering, moral virtues, and believing in that ancient hope: boy meets girl, love, and family.

The serious issue of sexual consent is discussed in a graphic novel format that depicts the conversation of teenagers aged 13-18 and their personal feelings on the subject. The comic book story is accompanied by sexual health resources for students and teachers including PSHE practitioners and international equivalents.

Are You Okay deals with these issues that many adults may face when trying to help a young person in their care in the aftermath of a crime. It provides detailed information on the different types of crime from assault and hate crime to cyberbullying and sexual abuse, and explores how they may affect the young person in different ways.

This pocket-sized guide covers every stage of the process, from how a facilitator should prepare for taking on a new case, through initial contacts with victim and offender and facilitating meetings, to recording and evaluating a case. This is an invaluable companion for any professional needing to know about restorative justice.