Alexandra Miciak

I am in constant amazement by the positive impacts of using Restorative Justice practices in the community, and in a pioneering agency that is CJI. I have always been driven to […]
Phil Maier

Twenty years ago, Phil Maier took a course in workplace conflict mediation at CJI paid for by his employer. He had no idea what he was getting himself into. Recognizing […]
Hardworking, Generous Roofer Used to be in Custody

When CJI began offering recreation nights at a local custody facility Aidan* eagerly joined the games and sports. He was excited to see the volunteers each week and got to […]
CJI Membership Fee Change

CJI Membership Fee Change AGM Presentation One of the best ways for CJI to be engaged with the community and with its stakeholders is to have a strong membership, […]
Inferno

Inferno: An Anatomy of American Punishment America’s criminal justice system is broken. The United States punishes at a higher per capita rate than any other country in the world. In […]
Changing Lenses

Changing Lenses: A New Focus for Crime and Justice Crime victims have many needs, most of which our criminal justice system ignores. In fact, the justice system often increases the […]
Ingenious

Ingenious: How Canadian Innovators Made the World Smarter, Smaller, Kinder, Safer, Healthier, Wealthier, and Happier The Elmira Case is among 200+ innovations featured in Ingenious: How Canadian Innovators Made the […]
The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Older Adults

The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Older Adults Little Book of Restorative Justice for Older Adults by CJI staff Julie Friesen and Wendy Meek Click for more information and […]
Diversity, Justice, and Community

Diversity, Justice, and Community: The Canadian Context Stride is discussed in Diversity, Justice, and Community: The Canadian Context by Beverly-Jean Daniel. Available At Amazon
Threatening Dad and Mean Neighbour Make Peace

Without protest, Mary* had watched neighborhood boys hop her fence and not-so-delicately retrieve an errant ball from her immaculate yard. But this time a soccer ball had damaged a lawn […]