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About Us
Restorative Justice For Our Community
The primary goal of restorative justice is to repair the harm that was caused, and to rebuild relationships in our community by providing a free process to those involved in crime or conflict.
Our Mission
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About Us
Restorative Justice For Our Community
The primary goal of restorative justice is to repair the harm that was caused, and to rebuild relationships in our community by providing a free process to those involved in crime or conflict.
Our Mission

About us

Arrowsmith Community Justice Society meeting with clients
Arrowsmith Community Justice Society team with hands together
About Us
Restorative Justice For Our Community

The primary goal of restorative justice is to repair the harm that was caused, and to rebuild relationships in our community by providing a free process to those involved in crime or conflict.

Our Mission
Arrowsmith Community Justice Society meeting with clients
About Us
Restorative Justice For Our Community

The primary goal of restorative justice is to repair the harm that was caused, and to rebuild relationships in our community by providing a free process to those involved in crime or conflict.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Arrowsmith Community Justice Society provides restorative justice and dispute resolution processes to the community which bring all parties of a conflict or crime together to facilitate a timely and mutually agreeable resolution.

Our Vision
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Our Mission

Arrowsmith Community Justice Society provides restorative justice and dispute resolution processes to the community which bring all parties of a conflict or crime together to facilitate a timely and mutually agreeable resolution.

Our Vision
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Our Vision

Our Vision is a community in harmony.
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Our Vision
Our Vision is a community in harmony.

Our Core Values

Our core values are the foundation of ACJS, which guide the organizations actions when making decisions, building relationships, and solving conflict.

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Accountability

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Connection

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Respect

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Consensus

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Reconciliation

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Forgiveness

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Truth

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Compassion

    Our Core Values

    Our core values are the foundation of ACJS, which guide the organizations actions when making decisions, building relationships, and solving conflict.

    Accountability icon
    Accountability
    Connection icon
    Connection
    Respect icon
    Respect
    Consensus icon
    Consensus
    Reconciliation icon
    Reconciliation
    Forgiveness icon
    Forgiveness
    Truth icon
    Truth
    Compassion icon
    Compassion

      Restorative
      Justice Process

      When a minor crime is committed, the RCMP or Crown Council may decide the matter will be best dealt with using the Restorative Justice approach, in which case they will refer the case to ACJS.

      Trained ACJS volunteers will then begin facilitating a process of individual conferences leading to a full conference of all affected parties where personal experiences are shared, and where the offender has an opportunity to take full responsibility for their actions.

      Further acts of restitution may include monetary remuneration and/or community service. It is essential to the success of the RJ process, that the offender take full responsibility for the harm caused by them.

      What is Restorative Justice?
      Restorative
      Justice Process

      When a minor crime is committed, the RCMP or Crown Council may decide the matter will be best dealt with using the Restorative Justice approach, in which case they will refer the case to ACJS.

      Trained ACJS volunteers will then begin facilitating a process of individual conferences leading to a full conference of all affected parties where personal experiences are shared, and where the offender has an opportunity to take full responsibility for their actions.

      Further acts of restitution may include monetary remuneration and/or community service. It is essential to the success of the RJ process, that the offender take full responsibility for the harm caused by them.

      What is Restorative Justice?
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      Arrowsmith Community Justice Society group meeting

      Restorative Action Process

      Restorative Action referrals are made directly from school administration in School District 69 or by the RCMP school liaison member.

      ACJS works alongside school representatives to bring a conflict between students to a successful conclusion. The process concentrates on the harm caused and the reparation of the school community for all involved.

      Restorative Action Process

      Restorative Action referrals are made directly from school administration in School District 69 or by the RCMP school liaison member.

      ACJS works alongside school representatives to bring a conflict between students to a successful conclusion. The process concentrates on the harm caused and the reparation of the school community for all involved.

      Arrowsmith Community Justice Society client smiling
      Arrowsmith Community Justice Society group meeting

      Community Dispute
      Resolution Process

      Community Dispute Resolution referrals are made by the RCMP or the general public for conflict issues, that are not criminal in nature.

      A common type of referral is for neighbour disputes, where the goal is to create a safe and respectful discussion about the conflict to form a consensus-based group agreement. The process encourages people to talk about their concerns and we assist the participants in coming to a mutually agreeable solution.

      Although the referral agents vary depending on the type of referral being made, the structure of the process remains consistent.

      Community Dispute
      Resolution Process

      Community Dispute Resolution referrals are made by the RCMP or the general public for conflict issues, that are not criminal in nature.

      A common type of referral is for neighbour disputes, where the goal is to create a safe and respectful discussion about the conflict to form a consensus-based group agreement. The process encourages people to talk about their concerns and we assist the participants in coming to a mutually agreeable solution.

      Although the referral agents vary depending on the type of referral being made, the structure of the process remains consistent.

      Process Steps

      Although the referral agents vary depending on the type of referral being made, the structure of the process remains consistent. These are the steps you can expect during the process:
      1

      Initial Contact

      • Call all participants to set up a pre-conference meeting
      • Meetings held in homes, RCMP detachment, or neutral locations
      2

      Pre-
      Conference

      • Review the process & guidelines
      • Hear the participants story and concerns
      • Encourage participation
      • Answer questions
      3

      Community
      Conference

      • A meeting of all participants
      • Opportunity to share perspectives
      • Neutral and safe location
      • Work toward a resolution
      4

      Resolution
      Agreement

      • Determined by all participants
      • Unique or traditional
      • Criteria must be achieveable and reasonable
      5

      Provide
      Support

      • Provide support to all participants until resolution agreement is completed
      • Support provided through follow up phone calls/meetings
      6

      Facilitator Debrief

      • The facilitator team meets with the debrief team to discuss the referral
      • A way to improve one’s self and the program
      1
      Initial Contact
      • Call all participants to set up a pre-conference meeting
      • Meetings held in homes, RCMP detachment, or neutral locations
      2
      Pre-
      Conference
      • Review the process & guidelines
      • Hear the participants story and concerns
      • Encourage participation
      • Answer questions
      3
      Community
      Conference
      • A meeting of all participants
      • Opportunity to share perspectives
      • Neutral and safe location
      • Work toward a resolution
      4
      Resolution
      Agreement
      • Determined by all participants
      • Unique or traditional
      • Criteria must be achieveable and reasonable
      5
      Provide
      Support
      • Provide support to all participants until resolution agreement is completed
      • Support provided through follow up phone calls/meetings
      6
      Facilitator Debrief
      • The facilitator team meets with the debrief team to discuss the referral
      • A way to improve one’s self and the program

      Process Steps

      Although the referral agents vary depending on the type of referral being made, the structure of the process remains consistent. These are the steps you can expect during the process:
      1
      Initial Contact
      • Call all participants to set up a pre-conference meeting
      • Meetings held in homes, RCMP detachment, or neutral locations
      2
      Pre-
      Conference
      • Review the process & guidelines
      • Hear the participants story and concerns
      • Encourage participation
      • Answer questions
      3
      Community
      Conference
      • A meeting of all participants
      • Opportunity to share perspectives
      • Neutral and safe location
      • Work toward a resolution
      4
      Resolution
      Agreement
      • Determined by all participants
      • Unique or traditional
      • Criteria must be achieveable and reasonable
      5
      Provide
      Support
      • Provide support to all participants until resolution agreement is completed
      • Support provided through follow up phone calls/meetings
      6
      Facilitator Debrief
      • The facilitator team meets with the debrief team to discuss the referral
      • A way to improve one’s self and the program

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          If you are part of a restorative justice organization, and would like to see the scripts we use for our process, we would be happy to share!
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          Contact Arrowsmith Community
          Justice           Society
          If you are part of a restorative justice organization, and would like to see the scripts we use for our process, we would be happy to share!
          Contact Us
          CONTACT
          Contact Arrowsmith Community
          Justice           Society
          If you are part of a restorative justice organization, and would like to see the scripts we use for our process, we would be happy to share!
          Contact Us