Community Justice Initiatives
49 Queen Street North N2H 2G9 Kitchener, ON, Canada

Prisons are being used because we don't have sufficient supports for women who've experienced violence, Senator Kim Pate says, but they are not and should never be a substitute for social services that should be present in our communities. https://www.refinery29.com//solitary-confinement-canada-pr

Today on #NationalChildDay we amplify the voice of children. What stops adults from listening to children? How can adults be more intentional in listening to children? #KidsTakeOver

Don't forget to register for Unmute, a forum theatre piece addressing the rise of domestic violence and gender-based assault during COVID-19. Click the links below to sign up: November 23: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZIkdOGhpzovGdJ3LVUfhNz2545WPKhYF... November 25: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZwpdOmgqDIrH93Rl4S6zA5ym88PbQYST

The criminal justice system is a pipeline, and it has leaks all along the way. Using restorative justice practices could fix that leaky pipeline." Dr. Mary Koss https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//theres-a-better-way-to-get-

We want to say a huge thank you to our friend Shannon Moroney for sharing her remarkable story in honour of Restorative Justice Week last night! If you would like to hear more of Shannon's story, consider reading her book, "Through the Glass" which recounts her experience being the partner of a person who offended sexually. You can buy your copy here: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca//t/9780385676052-item.html

If you want to learn more about using restorative justice in cases of sexual harm, consider joining our virtual workshop, happening in January! To learn more and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/restorative-justice-responses-t