Jacob Dunne

Jacob Dunne is an author, campaigner, presenter, and educator, working across the justice, health, education, and corporate sectors.

At 19, Jacob’s life changed forever when a single act of violence resulted in the death of James Hodgkinson. After serving time for manslaughter and meeting his victim’s parents, he embarked on a journey of personal transformation, becoming a passionate advocate for restorative justice and societal change.

In 2020, Jacob presented The Punch, a BBC Radio 4 series exploring the impact of violent crime and the potential for redemption. The series won the ARIA Award for Best Factual Series in 2021. He is also a former Longford Scholar and holds a first-class honours degree in Criminology.

Jacob’s book, Right From Wrong, published by HarperCollins furthers his campaign against violence and promotes restorative practices as a solution to division, crime, and hate. His message has reached over 100 million people across various media platforms. Most recently, Right From Wrong was adapted into PUNCH, a stage production by Olivier award-winning playwright James Graham. After a sell-out premiere at Nottingham Playhouse, the play transferred to The Young Vic and then The West End and Broadway in 2025.

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