Community and Restorative Justice

Aboriginal Community Justice Programs

This page highlights various Aboriginal community justice programs and strategies across Ontario that are supported by the provincial government.

Source: Government of Ontario

Aboriginal Justice

Trinity St. Paul’s United Church aims to engage its congregations in education, advocacy and solidarity in relation to Aboriginal justice and right relations.

Source: Trinity St. Paul's United Church and Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts

Aboriginal Victims of Crime Awareness Project

AVCA is predominately a research project which focus is to raise awareness among the Aboriginal population and among the various stakeholders about the unique needs of Aboriginal victims of crime.

Source: Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Community-Based Justice Programs – Ontario

This page summarizes various community-based justice programs offered in Ontario.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

Considering Restorative Responses to Repairing the Harms Implicit in Smuggling in the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation

This study examines, among others, the impact of cross-border activity and crime on the people who reside in Akwesasne and describes the current ‘restorative repertoire’ in the community.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Department of Justice

Develops a comprehensive community justice program for Akwesasne, based on traditional principles, that takes into account Mohawk culture and community heritage.

Source: Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

Tyendinaga Justice Circle

Tyendinaga Justice Circle is an alternative to the current justice system and consists of a forum bringing together victims, offenders and their supporters in a safe, controlled environment.

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