Restorative Justice Initiatives (RJI) Program

This program works with "victims" and "offenders" and is provided as an alternative to the criminal justice system process. Certain cases are deemed appropriate for mediation or conferencing in consultation with the Crown Attorney, and are subsequently referred to Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview.

Some cases are diverted after a plea has been entered (Post-plea), and others are diverted before a plea has been entered (Post-charge/ Pre-plea). Charges which are commonly referred to RJI program include: assault, mischief, theft, break and enter, fraud, and threatening. Click here for more information.

Restorative Justice Training Courses

2008 Restorative Justice Victim Offender Dialogue Training Dates:

Spring Training:
May 20, 22, 27, 29 and June 3 from 6:00 – 9:30 pm and
May 25 and June 1 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Fall Training:
October 20, 22, 27, 29 and Nov. 3 from 6:00 – 9:30 pm and
October 25 and November 1 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Please note: You must be able to attend all the sessions in order to be considered for our volunteer pool.