Can you feel the excitement? It’s like unwrapping a new gift! We’re so thrilled to launch our new website! And we’re so happy to share it with all of you. This has been a labour of love and we’ve put lots of detail, time and effort into our new website release. We hope you appreciate the …
Why Youth Will ‘Like’ Our “Little Black Book”
What does our Youth Black Book contain? It’s not what you think. It does list important numbers and it is a valuable item for young people. But, it’s actually an online resource guide for youth in the Fraser Valley. For at-risk youth, it could be a lifesaver. The Community Justice …
Apologies
“…the power of it, it goes so deep…it almost makes your heart stop, when you’re forgiven for something you didn’t think you should be forgiven for” (Dan, a VOMP participant reflecting on the impact of the process and the facilitated dialogue with his victim, Emily). One of the joys of having …
The Evolution of Restorative Justice Initiatives: Why You Should Read “Recommended Principles and Standards for Restorative Justice Providers in Criminal Matters”
During 2015-2016, Community Justice Initiatives BC (CJI) partnered with community agencies and practitioners across British Columbia to work toward the development of shared practice standards within the field of Restorative Justice. The resulting document, entitled “Recommended Principles and …
Free to Live
The following story begins with what Allison, a past participant in CJI’s Victim Offender Mediation Program (VOMP), called her “speech”, her presentation to the May 2011, Police Victim Services Conference in Burnaby, BC. She has given us permission to reproduce it here. We do so gladly, …
