Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice

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The Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice (RRDRJ) society provides communities in central Alberta with restorative process options to repair harms caused by criminal and non-criminal offences or school culture development needs.

What is Restorative Justice?

Restorative Justice is a community-based alternative to the traditional justice system.  Trained volunteers facilitate Restorative Justice Processes to bring together the person(s) harmed, the wrong doer, their families, supporters, and/or the community for a discussion about the incident and how it can be repaired.

It is an approach that focuses on addressing and repairing the harm caused by crime while holding the wrong doer responsible for their actions rather than focusing upon which law was broken and what punishment is required as a consequence.  The person(s) harmed, the wrong doer and their families meet with trained facilitators to discuss the offence and jointly develop a plan to repair the harm that has occurred.  This restorative process addresses both the causes and the consequences of offending- personal, relational and societal, in ways that promote accountability, healing and justice.

The program is available to all (regardless of age) and those they have harmed, who reside in Central Alberta. 

Because of our sponsors, our services are free, and available to anyone in the Central Alberta area.

It is important to know that the restorative justice process will not be successful every time, for every person, or every situation and it is not an option for everyone. It is a choice.  Each individual who chooses the restorative path is making a positive choice.  It is a choice of accountability, a choice to make things right, a choice to accept help from others so that they can overcome or address the challenges that led them to this place in their life.  Each positive choice leads to another, and the result is cumulative. We applaud those who choose restorative justice, accept accountability for their actions and follow through on their commitments.

Who can refer?

Referrals to the Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program may be made by the RCMP or other Police services supporting rural communities that surround Red Deer, Alberta, by the Crown Prosecutor’s office, by participating area schools, by Victim Services, community organizations, and even individuals who just need an issue resolved.

Restorative School Culture Program

Schools in central Alberta that would like to implement restorative practices and processes within the classroom as a proactive approach to addressing unacceptable behaviours can enroll in our school culture program.

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Expected Outcomes

Short Term outcomes include: offender accountability, repaired harms, repaired relationships, victim satisfaction, identification of underlying issues, support to move forward.

Long Term outcomes include: reduction in recidivism, lowered crime rates, optimized court use, cost effective justice system, and individuals who feel safe and connected to their communities.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Additional Sponsors and Partners

You too, can help us build safer communities!

Increase Community Awareness- Request a Presentation!

Request a presentation! Help members of your community, school, business or program to understand the benefits, principles and processes involved in restorative justice as an alternative to the traditional justice system by requesting an RRDRJ facilitated presentation. Just email ED@rrdrestorativejustice.ca to make a request.

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If you are interested in supporting the Rural Red Deer Restorative Justice Program, in any way- please contact the Executive Director Jo Phillips: ED@rrdrestorativejustice.ca