CJI - Community Justice Initiatives

Facilitated Dialogue Trg: Virtual | Oct 24-26&Oct 31-Nov 2 - Cancelled
2023-10-24 13:00 - 2023-11-02 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
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 to sexual harm. Facilitated Dialogue is a tool for all Restorative Justice practitioners to have in their wheelhouse, an approach used in engaging in dialogue about the impacts of sexual harm across circumstances, with individuals or families, workplaces and community groups.

CJI’s Facilitated Dialogue training combines group learning, individual reflection, and interactive role-play to support your learning. Please note that Facilitated Dialogue is considered an advance training, and requires participants to have foundational

Transformative Mediation

knowledge, as well as current understanding of trauma-informed support best practices.

Learning Objectives

Grounding our Work.
Introduction to the Facilitated (FD) process.
Meeting the Participants
Case Development: with the person who was harmed.
Case Development: iwth the person who caused harm.
Dialogue and Follow up:

a) Risk Management and Safety Planning

b) How to proceed when dialogue isn’t possible

c) Role play

d) Observation

If you would like some further information about Transformative Mediation or Trauma to prepare for this training, please reach out to

Kate Crozier

to be connected with some helpful resources.

Stride Circles Training October 2023
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00
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, and RSVP-ing there (link here).
The first step before becoming Circle Trained is becoming a Stride Night volunteer, and volunteering for at least 6 months. If you are interested in becoming a Stride volunteer, please reach out to Amelia at ameliam@cjiwr.com.

Stride Night Training Fall 2023
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00
Our Stride Night training is for people who are interested in joining our Stride program.

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
To become equipped to work through challenges in a circle
To understand the role of the circle coordinator and the circle volunteer
To understand the needs of a person reintegrating into a community

This training is valued at the price of $200.00. Supporting the cost of this training helps sustain the work of Stride. We want this training to be accessible to everyone who is part of Stride, and therefore we are offering three options for contributions. Please RSVP for training by selecting the ticket that is best for you – either $200, $100, or no cost. We are incredibly grateful for your time, care, and contributions as volunteers and for your ongoing support for the Stride program!
The first step before becoming Circle Trained is becoming a Stride Night volunteer, and volunteering for at least 6 months. If you are interested in becoming a Stride volunteer, please reach out to Amelia at ameliam@cjiwr.com.

Stride Circles Training October 2023
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00
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
To become equipped to work through challenges in a circle
To understand the role of the circle coordinator and the circle volunteer
To understand the needs of a person reintegrating into a community

This training is valued at the price of $200.00. Supporting the cost of this training helps sustain the work of Stride. We want this training to be accessible to everyone who is part of Stride, and therefore we are offering three options for contributions. Please RSVP for training by selecting the ticket that is best for you – either $200, $100, or no cost. We are incredibly grateful for your time, care, and contributions as volunteers and for your ongoing support for the Stride program!
The first step before becoming Circle Trained is becoming a Stride Night volunteer, and volunteering for at least 6 months. If you are interested in becoming a Stride volunteer, please reach out to Amelia at ameliam@cjiwr.com.

Agency Orientation October 3 (Virtual)
2023-10-03 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have. We will send you the online meeting invitation via email on the morning of October 3, 2023.
This orientation will be held online.

Transformative Mediation Training Sept 20-23 2023 In Person
2023-09-20 08:30 - 2023-09-23 16:30 | Conrad Grebel University College, 40 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G6, Canada
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 are an essential part of the training; coaches assist with the role-plays. Conrad Grebel University College and Community Justice Initiatives certificates will be awarded to each participant upon successful completion of the workshop.

TaxReceipts: CJI does not provide a tax letter as we are not a recognized educational organization. This does not mean you cannot claim the expense. It depends on each individual’s situation, which can be addressed by a tax accountant.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy: Pre-paid registrants may receive a refund, less a $100.00 administrative fee, if notice is received in writing (letter, email, fax) four weeks prior to the start date of a workshop. If notification is received less than four weeks prior to the start date no refund is issued. However, credit may be applied toward another date or workshop. A $100.00 administrative fee is applied to a transfer in dates.

Non –Attendance: Non-attendance of a registrant at a workshop without notification does not constitute withdrawal and no refund or transfer is applicable. If notification is provided in writing (letter, email, fax) four weeks prior to the commencement of a workshop transfer is permitted within a one year period. Consideration will be made for “exceptional” circumstances (illness, compassionate grounds). Please note that a $100.00 administrative fee applies to all transfers. If any costs have been incurred on behalf of the participants who withdraw or do not attend sessions, these may be charged.

Cancellation Policy: CJI reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. Decisions to cancel are generally made no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of a workshop, at which time you will be notified. Fees may be applied to another upcoming workshop session or refunded in full. No administrative fee is applicable in the case of a cancellation. CJI and/or instructor(s) shall not be held responsible for any last minute cancellations due to weather and/or instructor(s) illness/injury.

Absenteeism/Class Attendance: As professionals who are interested in co-creating a high quality learning experience, we know that your commitment to the workshop includes attending all of the training dates. Because we are committed to offering a professional program, we need to ensure that individuals who receive our certificates have actually covered the full curriculum. In the case of an emergency or illness, time may be made up when the workshop is offered again within a period of one year from the original workshop session date. A transfer is the usual and expected option and we share with you the expectation that the transfer mechanism will be used only under “exceptional” circumstances (e.g. illness, compassionate grounds).

Transfer: Transfers are dependent upon availability of space in a workshop. A $100.00 administrative fee applies for a transfer of part of a workshop to another date. Should the cost of the workshop increase during this time, the participant is expected to pay the additional amount. A transfer and any applicable administrative fee is valid for one year from the original date of the course. After that time, original workshop payment and/or transfer opportunity will be forfeited. It is the responsibility of the participant to make arrangements with CJI to process transfer requests

Early Bird Rate until August 23, 2023 then $675.00

Agency Orientation September 12 (Virtual)
2023-09-12 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have. We will send you the online meeting invitation via email on the morning of September 12, 2023.
This orientation will be held online.

Annual General Meeting 2023
2023-08-23 19:00 - 21:00
Please visit our Eventbrite link to learn more and register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/annual-general-meeting-tickets-675430620167?aff=oddtdtcreator

Agency Orientation August 8 (Virtual)
2023-08-08 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have. We will send you the online meeting invitation via email on the morning of Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.
This orientation will be held online.

Stride Night Training June 2023
2023-06-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
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 interested in volunteering with Stride but have not gone through these processes, please reach out to ameliam@cjiwr.com to learn more about volunteering with Stride.

Agency Orientation June 6th, 2023 (Virtual Delivery)
2023-06-06 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have. We will send you the online meeting invitation via email on the morning of Tuesday, June 6th.

Transformative Mediation Trng May 30-31 & June 1-2 2023 In Person
2023-05-30 08:30 - 16:30 | Conrad Grebel University College, 40 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G6, Canada
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 College and Community Justice Initiatives certificates will be awarded to each participant upon successful completion of the workshop.
TaxReceipts: CJI does not provide a tax letter as we are not a recognized educational organization. This does not mean you cannot claim the expense. It depends on each individual’s situation, which can be addressed by a tax accountant.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy: Pre-paid registrants may receive a refund, less a $100.00 administrative fee, if notice is received in writing (letter, email, fax) four weeks prior to the start date of a workshop. If notification is received less than four weeks prior to the start date no refund is issued. However, credit may be applied toward another date or workshop. A $100.00 administrative fee is applied to a transfer in dates.
Non –Attendance: Non-attendance of a registrant at a workshop without notification does not constitute withdrawal and no refund or transfer is applicable. If notification is provided in writing (letter, email, fax) four weeks prior to the commencement of a workshop transfer is permitted within a one year period. Consideration will be made for “exceptional” circumstances (illness, compassionate grounds). Please note that a $100.00 administrative fee applies to all transfers. If any costs have been incurred on behalf of the participants who withdraw or do not attend sessions, these may be charged.
Cancellation Policy: CJI reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. Decisions to cancel are generally made no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of a workshop, at which time you will be notified. Fees may be applied to another upcoming workshop session or refunded in full. No administrative fee is applicable in the case of a cancellation. CJI and/or instructor(s) shall not be held responsible for any last minute cancellations due to weather and/or instructor(s) illness/injury.
Absenteeism/Class Attendance: As professionals who are interested in co-creating a high quality learning experience, we know that your commitment to the workshop includes attending all of the training dates. Because we are committed to offering a professional program, we need to ensure that individuals who receive our certificates have actually covered the full curriculum. In the case of an emergency or illness, time may be made up when the workshop is offered again within a period of one year from the original workshop session date. A transfer is the usual and expected option and we share with you the expectation that the transfer mechanism will be used only under “exceptional” circumstances (e.g. illness, compassionate grounds).
Transfer: Transfers are dependent upon availability of space in a workshop. A $100.00 administrative fee applies for a transfer of part of a workshop to another date. Should the cost of the workshop increase during this time, the participant is expected to pay the additional amount. A transfer and any applicable administrative fee is valid for one year from the original date of the course. After that time, original workshop payment and/or transfer opportunity will be forfeited. It is the responsibility of the participant to make arrangements with CJI to process transfer requests
Early Bird Rate until May 2, 2023 then $675.00

Revive Group Facilitation Training May/June 2023 (Virtual)
2023-05-08 18:00 - 21:00
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 forward as a volunteer. If a session is missed, we will do our best to offer a make-up session, however, there are some pieces of the training that cannot be replicated one-to-one.

The cost of the training is $300.00. However, individuals who are students or may require financial assistance can contact CJI’s volunteer coordinator Melissa Horvath-Lucid at melissahl@cjiwr.com to inquire about this subsidy.

Those registering are required to take the Part 1 of our training (Restorative Justice and Sexual Harm 101) before participating in the facilitation training. If you would like to attend or watch a recording of Part 1, please email Julie at Julies@cjiwr.com

Agency Orientation Monday April 3, 2023 (Virtual Delivery)
2023-04-03 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have.
We will send you the online meeting invitation via email on the morning of Monday, April 3.

HomeShare Program Information Session
2023-03-11 11:00 - 12:00
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 process to Home Seekers and Home Providers to support their housing search for compatible individuals with whom to share a home. The process of finding a home and a compatible individual to share a home with can be overwhelming, intimidating, and lengthy. WRHS acts as an extra means of support in ensuring a compatible match between a Home Seeker and a Home Provider. Both receive assistance with finding a compatible Home Sharer, engaging in an introductory meeting, discussing needs and preferences related to shared housing, completing reference checks, creating a shared living arrangement, and receiving ongoing support after move in.
Come join us to learn more! Register to RSVP: Link here
If you’d like more information about Home Share or can’t make it to the event, you can contact Alison at alisonh@cjiwr.com or call 226.336.6136.

Agency Orientation Monday March 6, 2023 (Virtual Delivery)
2023-03-06 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have.
We will send you the online meeting invitation via email on the morning of Monday, March 6.

Cultural Group: Australia
2023-02-28 15:00 - 16:00
“Adults 55+ are welcome to join our Cultural Group”
Join our friend Rhonwyn to learn more about Australian culture!
For more information contact Wendy at 519-744-6549 ext:265 or at wendym@cjiwr.com

Information Group: Mental Well-Being
2023-02-21 15:00 - 16:00
“Adults 55+ are welcome to join our Information Group”
The first step for many people who are struggling is asking for help. Join us as we share resources on ways to access and receive support.
For more information contact Wendy at 519-744-6549 ext: 265 or at wendym@cjiwr.com

Conversation Circle: The Meaning of Love
2023-02-14 15:00 - 16:00
“Adults 55+ are welcome to join our Conversation Circle”
“Love is not what you say.
Love is what you do.”
Join us in sharing perspectives on the meaning of love!
For more information contact Wendy at 519-744-6549 ext:265 or at wendym@cjiwr.com

Skill Building Group: Self Care & Love Languages
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:00
“Adults 55+ are welcome to join our Skill Building Group”
What is self-care?
We’ll be discussing different types of caring, love, and what this means for yourself and others!
For more information contact Wendy at 519-744-6549 ext: 265 or at wendym@cjiwr.com

Agency Orientation Tuesday January 24, 2023 (Virtual Delivery)
2023-01-24 19:00 - 20:30
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 emerging volunteer openings. We look forward to answering any questions you might have.
Upon registration, we will send you the online meeting invitation.

Elder Mediation Services: Info Group with Hospice Waterloo Region
2023-01-17 15:00 - 16:00
This virtual information session is for adults 55+. We will be joined by Hospice Waterloo Region, who will be sharing what hospice care is and how it can benefit people.
Hospice Waterloo Region’s goal is to create a community where no one experiences an end-of-life journey alone. They provide practical, emotional, and spiritual support for individuals and families before and after a death. To learn more about what services are provided and how to access them, please join our information group!
For information and the zoom invitation, email Wendy at wendym@cjiwr.com or call 519.744.6549 ext. 265.
