International Institute for Restorative Practices Canada

Interested in RJ and Victims' Rights. Check out this free virtual event in BC, Canada!

An invitation to a virtual event by the Restorative Justice Association of British Columbia and Police Victim Services of BC as part of Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Let's work together toward more integrated, trauma-informed pathways to justice that centre the voices, needs, and dignity of those most impacted.

May 13, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm (PST)
Online, free

Through presentations and a panel discussion, this event will explore the importance of victim services, policing, and restorative justice practitioners coordinating to build responses that prioritize healing, accountability, and meaningful support for victims and survivors of crime.

Panelists:
⭐️ Cassidy Baker, Victim Services, Abbotsford Police Department
⭐️ Sgt. Mike Grandia, Surrey Police Service
⭐️ Taylor Wilson, Abbotsford Restorative Justice And Advocacy Association

This is an invitation to listen, learn, and consider how collaborative approaches can transform the way we respond to harm in our communities.

Register: https://tinyurl

Save the Date!

Save the Date!
The National Restorative Justice Symposium is heading to Saskatoon, SK on November 16–17, 2026.

Join us in the heart of the Prairies as practitioners, community leaders, Elders, and changemakers come together to learn, connect, and strengthen the restorative justice movement across Canada.

More details coming soon! We can’t wait to welcome you.
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Réservez la date !
Le Symposium national sur la justice réparatrice aura lieu à Saskatoon (SK) le 16 et 17 novembre 2026.

Joignez‑vous à nous au cœur des Prairies, où praticiens, leaders communautaires, Aînés et acteurs du changement se rassembleront pour apprendre, tisser des liens et renforcer le mouvement de la justice réparatrice partout au Canada.

Plus de détails à venir ! Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir.

Myths and Truths about Restorative Practices in English and we translated the reel in French for you too!! See next post for French version.

This week, our circle prompt recognizes Earth Day. 🌎April 22. What can you do locally to benefit your community?

Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another, and they help people gain a shared sense of understanding and emotional connection. Share this with your community!

🤔 In a recent response to disconcerting statistics on student attendance in Ontario high schools, the Ontario Ministry of Education has suggested assigning 10-15% of the final mark to attendance and participation. Although this may increase attendance in some instances, we believe that fostering relationships is the key to student engagement and that this proposed approach is overly simplistic and requires more comprehensive solutions.

We would love to hear what you think. Feel free to post in the comments.



See this Instagram post by : https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXK4ii6gcPl/?igsh=ZGUzMzM3NWJiOQ==

Ontario has proposed new legislation that would tie attendance and class participation to students’ final grades — with up to 15% of marks based on showing up to class. 😳 The goal is to address rising absenteeism since the pandemic... but not everyone is convinced it’s the right approach. Some people say it could unfairly impact students dealing with mental health challenges, chronic illness, or difficult home situations — and may even widen existing gaps. Do you think this is an effective solution… or the wrong move? 👀👇 Full chat at the link in bio. 🔗