Dates: June 1 and June 2, 2024 and six hours of online self-paced learning to be completed before May 23, 2024
Time: 9:00- 5:00

Location: Community Justice Centre

Open to CJC Facilitators and Case Coordinators at no charge.
Registration may be opened up to others closer to the event date. Cost : $450. If you are interested, please contact us to be on the waitlist.

Facilitator: Allen Peabody

The interactive and engaging training takes a principled approach to Restorative Justice, with an emphasis on empathy and understanding, and proven restorative justice skills. You will explore a structured, problem-solving process to find a path to restoration for victims and communities, and accountability for people causing harm, while honouring the dignity of everyone involved.

Training will consist of: RCMP Community Justice Forum Training, Trauma Informed Practice, Cultural Awareness, Competence and Safety, Gladue Principles, Practice Standards, Anti-Bias and Impartiality Skills, Legal Regulatory and Ethical Considerations

Participants will receive a student work book, and a certificate of completion.

Justice School

Date: Saturday, Feb 17th
Time: 9:30 to 4:00
Location: Community Justice Centre

Open to all community members

An engaging day learning about and discussing Restorative Justice history, principles, case examples and how restorative justice can show up in your life. The day will be facilitated by Bruce Curtis who holds 20 years of Restorative Justice experience and past Community Justice Centre manager.

Attendance is highly encouraged for volunteers, even if you have attended before it is a worthwhile opportunity to refresh your knowledge and connect with others.

Time: 9:30 to 4:00
Location: Community Justice Centre board room

For non Community Justice volunteers a $25 donation is requested (not required) to cover lunch expenses.

On line Registration is now closed. To register please email, Karen McKinnon, manager@communityjusticecentre.ca

Anti-Racism Bystander Training

Dates: Two parts. Thursday Feb 1 and Feb 8 .
Time: 10:00-12:30, 2024
Location: Online Training

Open to all community members

Learn:
-How to recognize and respond to racist incidents
-The history and practices of bystander Intervention
-Strategies to interrupt racism in different contexts and spaces
-Strategies to hold difficult conversations about race
- How to de-escalate situations and use active listening skills

This training is being hosted by the Community Justice Centre and the Welcoming Communities Coalition. It is sponsored by the Resilience BC Anti-Hate Network. The training facilitator is Tariro Murwira of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria.