The traditional justice system is focused on the state punishing an offender for a crime. Victims are often left out and may not feel satisfied by the process. Restorative justice gives people who have been harmed by conflict and crime an opportunity to ask the offender questions and to have a say on how harm can be repaired.
Support for Victims
Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) and Youth Restorative Justice Program
With the help of a trained facilitator, victims and offenders, youth and adult, can resolve offences through mediation. During a mediation, offenders take responsibility for their actions. The victim and accused work together to find ways to make amends (examples can include apologizing, paying restitution, or completing volunteer work). Victims have an opportunity express the real impact of the crime and ask the accused questions.
Contact 519-744-6549 ext: 117
Services for Survivors of Sexual Harm
CJI assists survivors of sexual abuse and violence to heal and to reclaim healthy sexuality through support groups and one-to-one services.
519-744-6549 ext: 211
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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