CJI offers Mediation to address conflict and Restorative Services to prevent conflict.
CJI offers mediation and dialogue for family members, coworkers, neighbours, classmates and people impacted by crime and sexual harm.
We also offer support for people impacted by sexual harm, reintegration services for people in prison, and co-housing connections.
Since 1974 CJI has successfully applied proven restorative justice principles to tough community problems. Our restorative justice programs are offered in Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and the rest of the Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada. Through research, speaking opportunities, and written resources our influence is global.
CJI brings community members together to dialogue about challenging community issues.
CJI equips community members to create opportunities for healing and resolution in situations of crime, conflict, and abuse. Our staff support volunteers to do frontline peace-building work as mediators, facilitators, and mentors.
“Things could have been a lot worse for [these neighbours.] without the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program. When [the woman who caused harm] went back to court the judge was surprised they still lived next door to each other. It was so helpful to be able to stay where they were—both really needed their housing.”
“The process allowed both of us to come to an understanding and foster more mutual respect… The other party was able to apologize and show how they had worked to take responsibility.”
“I have been impressed with CJI… I know when I give to CJI, that even a relatively small gift will make a big difference. They take my bit of money and multiply it.”
“Plentiful training opportunities keep me engaged and willing to give back. What CJI invests in me, I return to them through volunteer hours… There’s a lot of volunteer areas for me to explore… that’s allowed me to spread my wings and stay challenged at CJI.”
Restorative Justice is brought to life when embodied in our everyday lives. Find out how Community Justice Initiatives has applied restorative justice principles to challenging community problems during our 50-year history. Learn more about restorative justice, restorative practice, related ideas. Discover resources that you can apply to your life and community.
CJI creatively, and innovatively applies restorative justice principles to challenging community problems.
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