Justice and legal in Kelowna, British Columbia
JHS Okanagan - Restorative Justice
Offered by John Howard Society - Cornerstone Cold Weather Shelter
1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6
In short
Provides an alternative to the criminal justice system for individuals who have caused harm in their community by providing a facilitated meeting where the person who caused harm and those impacted can meet and collaboratively create a contract, or resolution agreement, to repair the harm.
- Who it is for
- Adults
- Where
- 1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6
- How to reach
- (250) 763-1331 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
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About this service
Provides an alternative to the criminal justice system for individuals who have caused harm in their community by providing a facilitated meeting where the person who caused harm and those impacted can meet and collaboratively create a contract, or resolution agreement, to repair the harm.
The program operates in conjunction with several community agencies, businesses, and government bodies, including the RCMP, Community Corrections, and ICBC.
The program is rooted in restorative justice philosophy which focuses on community healing. While the formal justice system is adversarial and punishment based, the focus of restorative justice is on offender accountability, problem solving, addressing the underlying issues, and relationship building. Restorative Justice creates an equal voice for those who caused harm and the victim. Research has shown that best results occur when the victim, offender, and the community jointly resolve the effects of the offenders actions.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 763-1331, or use the website.
Listed in Kelowna, British Columbia.
1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6
1436 St Paul St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 2E6Kelowna, British Columbia
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