Do you have space in your home and want to play a part in making Waterloo region more affordable? Join us at Kitchener Public Library (85 Queen St.N) on Saturday March 11th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for an information session on the Waterloo Region Home Share Program (WRHS). Home Share offers a free
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Our Agency Orientation is the first step toward becoming a volunteer with Community Justice Initiatives (CJI). In this orientation, participants will learn about the history of CJI, as well as how we continue to evolve and expand our programs/services. We will share the pre-requisite training required for each program area, as well as current and
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This 21-hour training takes place over 7 Monday evenings between May - June, 2023. Specifically, we will be meeting virtually on May 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12, 19 & 26. We welcome registrants with lived experience and especially welcome male and non-binary volunteers. Attendance to all 7 sessions are required in order to move
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This workshop emphasizes the development of practical skills to resolve interpersonal conflict and to facilitate mediation. The workshop explores skills and develops strategies that enhance effective communication and are essential when facilitating conflict resolution. Role-plays and interactive exercises to integrate theory and practice are an essential part of the training; coaches assist with the role-plays. Conrad Grebel University
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Our Agency Orientation is the first step toward becoming a volunteer with Community Justice Initiatives (CJI). In this orientation, participants will learn about the history of CJI, as well as how we continue to evolve and expand our programs/services. We will share the pre-requisite training required for each program area, as well as current and
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Our Stride Night training is for individuals who have attended CJI's agency orientation, had a conversation with us, and been invited to join us as volunteers. For those that this applies to, please join us for Stride Night training June 15, 22, 29, and July 6. These trainings will occur from 6-9pm. If you are
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Our Agency Orientation is the first step toward becoming a volunteer with Community Justice Initiatives (CJI). In this orientation, participants will learn about the history of CJI, as well as how we continue to evolve and expand our programs/services. We will share the pre-requisite training required for each program area, as well as current and
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Please visit our Eventbrite link to learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/annual-general-meeting-tickets-675430620167?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Our Agency Orientation is the first step toward becoming a volunteer with Community Justice Initiatives (CJI). In this orientation, participants will learn about the history of CJI, as well as how we continue to evolve and expand our programs/services. We will share the pre-requisite training required for each program area, as well as current and
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September 20-23, 2023, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Conrad Grebel University College This workshop emphasizes the development of practical skills to resolve interpersonal conflict and to facilitate mediation. The workshop explores skills and develops strategies that enhance effective communication and are essential when facilitating conflict resolution. Role-plays and interactive exercises to integrate theory and practice
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Our Agency Orientation is the first step toward becoming a volunteer with Community Justice Initiatives (CJI). In this orientation, participants will learn about the history of CJI, as well as how we continue to evolve and expand our programs/services. We will share the pre-requisite training required for each program area, as well as current and
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Our Stride Circles training is for Stride Night volunteers who are interested in being circle trained. This training is happening on two Saturdays in October: October 14th from 10am-4pm and October 21st from 10am - 4pm. The core learning goals of this training are as follows: To understand best practices for creating a healthy circle
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Our Stride Circles training is for Stride Night volunteers who are interested in being circle trained. This training is happening on two Saturdays in October: October 14th from 10am-4pm and October 21st from 10am - 4pm. You can RSVP for this training by going to the CJI calendar, selecting the October 14th Circles Training Event,
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Facilitated Dialogue expands upon Transformative Mediation, teaching a through trauma informed framework. It is rooted in Restorative Justice, and is one of the most important foundational tools for anyone engaging in restorative practices. This diverse training is designed for people with a foundation in mediation and trauma awareness to learn about Facilitated Dialogue in response
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Our Stride Night training is for people who are interested in joining our Stride program. This 12-hour training will happen on 4 Monday evenings from 6-9pm: November 16, 20, 27, and December 4. The core learning goals of this training are: To understand the history of women's federal prisons in Canada To understand the experiences
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During our 40+ year history, we have continuously responded to community needs by creatively, and innovatively applying restorative justice principles to new problems. We believe the only limit to the power of restorative justice is the capacity of the human heart to change and grow.
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