Outcomes & Agreements
Agreements that may be made during a circle include:
- Volunteering in the community
- Tending to Elders
- Apologies
- Restitution
- Attending school
- Attending a treatment/self-help program
This program gives all involved an opportunity to have a voice, heal, and grow within themselves and their communities. We want people to access further resources from this process as well as develop self-determination for positive decision making. Through motivation and understanding, Restorative Justice works towards changing the mindset of offenders, allowing them to live more positively and recognize their strengths as individuals. Lastly, we also aim to replace ineffective, non-traditional and culturally unsuitable justice systems with more culturally appropriate community based healing methods.
Participants of the Restorative Justice Circle
- The victim(s) and their supports (family, friends)
- The offender(s) and their supports
- Key persons involved in helping the offender and victim (youth workers, social workers, teachers, counselors)
- Elders
- Community representatives
- The facilitator
Things to Consider
Has someone been harmed?
Is there a need to repair the harm?
Has the offender admitted responsibility?
Could this cause further harm?
Does the victim want this process?