
Visiting the Inside
“A person is a person through other persons; you can’t be human in isolation; you are only human in relationships.”
CJI offers mediation and dialogue programs as well as restorative services to prevent conflict and build peace in communities.
A modern restorative justice movement is born in 1974 when two probation officers suggest that teens apologize and make restitution instead of going to jail.
CJI is located in the Kitchener Waterloo area. Consult the link below for information on our location and opening hours.

“A person is a person through other persons; you can’t be human in isolation; you are only human in relationships.”

On a beautiful October afternoon, a group of community partners, supporters along with residents and staff of the Village of

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Recently, in both social media and through our own personal connections, it seems as though more and more people are

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Do you remember your transition to high school? The school was much bigger than your elementary school; you went from

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A woman’s release from federal prison and how her Stride Circle helped. A true story told by a woman leaving

The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Older Adults Written by CJI’s own Julie Friesen and Wendy Meek. As our global

Through the Glass An impassioned, harrowing and ultimately hopeful story of one woman’s pursuit of justice, forgiveness and healing. In