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14/05/2026

Mark your calendars! The Restorative Justice Association of BC is hosting our virtual Annual General Meeting.

Join us to connect with our province-wide community, vote on key business, and hear an incredible keynote speaker.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
📍 Location: Zoom (Business portion will be recorded)

✨ Event Schedule:

6:00 PM: Welcome & Land Acknowledgments with Elder Calvin Swustus
6:05 PM: RJABC Business Meeting & Reports
7:00 PM: Keynote Presentation by Harley Eagle on Cultural Safety & Restorative Justice
8:00 PM: Closing

👋 Join Our Board of Directors:
Want to shape the future of restorative justice in BC? The application process closes soon! Elected nominees will serve a two-year term .

We are actively seeking representatives to fill open positions for:
-Regional Representatives: Interior region and Northern region
-Partner Representatives: Indigenous Justice Association and BC -Association of Chiefs of Police

⏳ Application Deadline: Thursday, May 21, 2026

🔗 Download the board application package and review prospective director details at rjabc.ca

07/05/2026

🌿 Regional Restorative Justice Training – Vancouver & Gulf Islands Region 🌿

Registration is now OPEN for RJABC’s free two-day Regional Restorative Justice Training in collaboration with the Comox Valley Community Justice Centre!

June 27–28, 2026
8:30 am – 4:30 pm PST

This training is designed for Community Accountability Programs, Indigenous Justice Programs, practitioners, volunteers, and community and justice partners committed to deepening restorative justice practice.

Together, we will explore:
✨ Decolonizing restorative justice frameworks
✨ The facilitator’s role through a “Power Audit” lens
✨ Trauma-informed and survivor-centered practice
✨ Cultural safety and holistic healing approaches

This gathering is more than professional development, it is an invitation to learn together, reflect together, and strengthen restorative justice rooted in community care and best practice.

✔️ Free for all participants
✔️ Lunch and refreshments provided
✔️ Limited capacity

Registration is open until June 15, 2026
Register via link in bio

Please note: This Regional RJ Training is intended for participants from the Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands region. We encourage participants from other areas of BC to attend the training offered within their own region. Additional Regional RJ Trainings will be offered across the province, stay tuned for details!

23/04/2026

THE 2026 PRJS COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS 🎤

Join us for the 4th Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium (PRJS) an immersive gathering to strengthen the restorative justice movement across the province.

📅 September 22–23, 2026
📍 Burnaby, BC

✨ This year’s theme: “Many Voices, Connecting Circles”

This theme centers the power of dialogue to bridge divides and foster holistic restoration. While our stories are diverse, our healing is interconnected.

We invite practitioners, educators, legal professionals, and community partners to explore how restorative justice can address complex harms and rebuild trust within our communities.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
🔹 8 workshops (90 minutes)
Lectures, panels, or discussions
🔹 4 workshops (120 minutes)
Experiential, skill-based, or facilitated sessions

AREAS OF INTEREST INCLUDE:
• Youth & Schools
• Neurodivergence
• Mental Health
• Victims & Survivors
• Incarcerated Individuals & Re-entry
• Community Workers & Volunteers
• Bridging Across Differences
(This list is not exhaustive — all ideas are welcome!)

APPLY TO PRESENT: (Link in Bio)
📝 Submit your application by June 1, 2026
📣 Decisions announced by June 30, 2026

Selected presenters will be invited to an online session with tips for a successful workshop.
✔️ Registration waived (up to 3 presenters per workshop)
✔️ Volunteer-based (limited financial support may be available)

📩 Questions? [email protected]

22/04/2026

We’re excited to share this upcoming virtual event in collaboration with Police Victim Services of BC (PVSBC)

▪️2026 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week: The Power of Collaboration▪️
May 13, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
Virtual event

Grounded in the shared values of healing, accountability, and empowerment, this event marks the launch of a partnership between RJABC and PVSBC, working toward more integrated, trauma-informed pathways to justice.

Together, we’ll explore how collaboration across victim services, policing, and restorative justice can better support victims and survivors of crime, ensuring their voices are heard and honoured.

Featuring a panel with:
▪️Cassidy Baker
Victim Services Coordinator, Abbotsford Police Department

▪️Sgt. Mike Grandia
Community Policing Bureau, Surrey Police Service (18+ years experience)

▪️Taylor Wilson
Director of Programs and Operations, Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association (ARJAA)

👉 Register for this event through the link in our bio

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.

21/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE

The 2026 Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium is coming together:

Many Voices, Connecting Circles
September 22–23, 2026
Burnaby, BC

This year’s theme is about the power of dialogue, how diverse voices come together to create connection, understanding, and collective healing.

The waveform-inspired design reflects this: each shape represents a voice, and together they create movement, like ripples expanding outward through community.

More details coming soon, stay tuned!

27/01/2026

Regional RJ Training
Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley Region
March 7 & 8, 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm (PST)

RJABC is excited to collaborate with Abbotsford Restorative Justice & Advocacy Association (ARJAA) to offer a free, two-day Regional Restorative Justice Training for Community Accountability Programs, Indigenous Justice Programs, practitioners, volunteers, and community and justice partners across the region.

This gathering is more than professional development, it’s an invitation to learn together, reflect together, and deepen our shared commitment to restorative justice rooted in community care and best practice.

• Free for all participants
• Lunch & refreshments provided
• Limited capacity

Registration is open until Mar 2, 2026
Register via link in bio

Please note: This Regional RJ Training is intended for participants from the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley region. Regional trainings will also be offered in other areas of British Columbia in the coming months, stay tuned for details.

Questions? [email protected]

19/12/2025

❄️ Holiday Closures ❄️

Our offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 22, through Friday, January 2.

We will return to regular business hours Monday, January 5, 2026.

Happy Holidays! ✨✨✨

16/12/2025

Our December RJABC newsletter is out, and there’s lots of great stuff inside!

Members ~ check your inbox

Not a member yet?
Email [email protected] to become one, receive our newsletters, and be part of the collective voice of restorative justice in BC.

14/11/2025

We’re gathering in the Interior Region this December for a FREE two day Regional Restorative Justice Training, a space to learn, reflect, and grow together.

This training is open to CAP programs, Indigenous Justice Programs, practitioners, volunteers, and anyone supporting RJ in community.

Please note: This session is specifically for the Interior Region. We will be offering Regional RJ Trainings in other areas of BC.

December 06-07, 2025
Lunch + refreshments included

Registration closes November 24.

*Link in bio to save your spot.

08/11/2025

So much heart went into making the 2025 Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium possible.

From months of preparation to the busy days leading up to the event, our incredible team poured their energy, creativity, and care into every detail.

Thank you for your dedication, your long hours, your laughter, and your unwavering belief in the power of community.

28/10/2025

What an incredible two days! 🙏 Our 2025 Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium, centered on the powerful theme of “Justice as Healing,” has officially come to a close. We are leaving with renewed purpose, profound connections, and actionable insights on fostering recovery and restoration for all involved in the justice process.

This event would not have been possible without the extraordinary dedication of our team. A massive, heartfelt thank you to the tireless and visionary PRJS Planning Committee for your hard work and commitment in bringing this entire symposium to life.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to our invaluable sponsors whose support is essential to this event: SFU Continuing Education and the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General. Thank you for your unwavering partnership in advancing restorative justice across the province.

Until we gather again, let’s carry this spirit of healing and hope forward!

More event pics: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCySVT

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