Arrowsmith Community Justice Society "Our Vision is a Community in Harmony"
Contact Information: Office Telephone: 250-954-2968 Address: 421 Pym Street North, Parksville, BC, V9P 1B9 E-Mail: information @acjs.ca; director @acjs.ca; coordinator @acjs.ca OTE: (remove spaces before @)
What are the benefits of using restorative justice?
Injured Person Benefits - A safe place to tell the offender how the incident has affected you. - An opportunity to understand the offender's behaviour. - An opportunity to participate in the resolution on an offence. - An increaded possibility of receiving restitution. - An opportunity to experience a sense of closure regarding the offence. - For more information....
Wrongdoer Benefits - An opportunity to become aware of the harm suffered by the victim. - An opportunity to participate in the resolution of the offence. - An opportunity to acknowledge responsibility for the harm caused and take action to resolve and repair it. - An opportunity to avoid a criminal record.
Community Benefits - A speedy way of resolving conflicts - A cost effective alternative to court process - Increased potential of offender not reoffending - Creating a healthier and safer community.
Who is eligible? - Youth & adults who could be charged with minor offences under the criminal code of Canada - Those that acknowledge the essential facts of the offence and are willing to accept responsibility - Those willing to participate in a face-to-face meeting and will comply with the signed resolution agreement.