Community Justice Initiatives
Community Justice Initiatives of Waterloo Region (CJI) is a volunteer-based, restorative justice agency known world-wide for starting the first court-sanctioned Restorative Justice program. Our founding was as a result of a grassroots movement that sought to build community to transform harm through dialogue where all voices are heard. Restorative practice is at the heart of everything we do from conflict resolution services; support for people impacted by sexual trauma; reintegration support for women and men returning to community from prison or custody; and services supporting government assisted refugee youth. Our work focuses on bringing people together who are normally kept apart so that they build relationships that result in a stronger, more connected community. We continue to be motivated by our over 250 community volunteers who contribute to our vision to have connected, peaceful communities where all conflict is resolved in a restorative way (www.cjiwr.com)