Oct
21
We’d like to invite everyone who’s interested to attend ‘Schools or Prisons?’, an evening of discussion, music and poetry in support of our friend, David Bratzer. He runs the campaign for School Board Trustee (S.D. #61). Guest speakers incude: Denise Savoie: Member of Parliament and former opposition critic for post-secondary education Dr. Evan Wood: Professor of Medicine at …
Jun
15
Incorporated as a Society since 2005, Victoria R J Society has a membership of 58 volunteers and serves both the City of Victoria and the Township of Esquimalt. Referral Sources Victoria Police Department – since 2005 Regional Crown Counsel (Ministry of Attorney General) – since 2008 School District #61 – since 2006; Girls Circle at …
Jun
15
The William Head Institute is a federal minimum security penitentiary located about 35km from downtown Victoria. Click here for the latest background media information package on the William Head Institute. The Coalition is a committed group of people who meet regularly inside WHI and sit in a circle to engage in restorative justice dialogue that leads …
Jun
15
Salt Spring Community Justice Program has been active on the island since 1998. Our small but dedicated group of volunteers manage the program and provide a valuable service to the community. Our caseload is primarily youth offenders who have been caught shoplifting or damaging property. By working with Community stakeholders, young people and their families, …
Jun
15
Saanich Community Justice Initiatives is an innovative out of court process to deal with an offence. This alternate to the traditional justice system is based on Restorative Justice practices and principles. The victim is central to the process and the aim of the program is to give victims a voice. The accused is held accountable …
Jun
15
To provide training and development for Restorative Justice facilitators in Greater Victoria as well as develop public interest, awareness and accessibility for Restorative Justice Practices. BC Ministry of Public Safety/Solicitor General, Crime Prevention and Victim Services. The RJ Resource Group and its practitioners adhere to the Best Practices of RJ defined under the United Nations …
Jun
15
Restorative Justice Oak Bay (RJOB) has been serving the Municipality of Oak Bay in the province of British Columbia since December 2003. RJOB is a grass roots organization whose goal has been to contribute an essential component of the community crime prevention strategy in Oak Bay. In response to violations, crimes, and conflicts, restorative practices …
Jun
15
Founded in 1999, Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice Program (PCCJP) is a non-profit, community based organization working on the Saanich Peninsula. It’s dedicated volunteers, trained in restorative practices, serve the communities of Central Saanich, North Saanich and the Town of Sidney. Peninsula Crossroads receives referrals for community conferences (approx 20 per year) from Sidney/N. Saanich RCMP …
Jun
15
The following pages pertain to official groups operating within Greater Victoria: Victoria Restorative Justice Society RJ Resource Group InfoNet Saanich Community Justice Initiatives RJ Oak Bay Peninsula Crossroads Community Justice Program Salt Spring Community Justice Program William Head RJ Coalition