Dr Shirley Jülich, of Whitianga, ONZM, for services to restorative justice and survivors of sexual abuse
Dr Shirley Jülich has been involved in the restorative justice community in New Zealand since the mid-1990s, focusing on facilitating survivors of sexual abuse to experience a sense of justice. She was an early member of Te Oritenga, New Zealand’s first community-based restorative justice provider group. In 2001 she completed her doctoral thesis at Massey University, where she has since held academic and teaching roles. Based on her research on restorative justice and child sexual abuse, she initiated Project Restore, which offers restorative processes specifically designed to address sexual violence. She has maintained a role as a Trust Board member. She has gained global recognition and is sought after as a keynote speaker, author and educator. Dr Jülich is also a member of the Mercury Bay Cancer Support Trust.