Restorative Justice Week 2012

The theme for Restorative Justice Week 2012, which will be held November 18-25, 2012, is “Diverse Needs; Unique Responses”. This theme recognizes that restorative justice is an approach that addresses the various needs of people impacted by crime and conflict that are created when a person has been harmed or treated unfairly. Restorative justice processes, in response to crime and conflict, are highly adaptable to different people, environments, and systems as the identified needs of the people involved help formulate the unique response that can contribute to a person’s sense of safety, justice and well-being. Read our introduction letter for more information on this year’s theme.

To celebrate Restorative Justice Week and thus promote Restorative Justice, CSC encourages individuals and communities, including faith groups, to recognize the Week and to organize events and share resources wherever possible. To assist with this, CSC formally requests that municipalities across Canada proclaim RJ Week, develop complimentary resources to help promote and raise awareness about Restorative Justice and Restorative Justice Week, support the National RJ Symposium, and share information about other events taking place across Canada.

How you can get involved

• Organize events in your communities to help celebrate Restorative Justice Week 2012 and inform us by submitting an Event Submission Form Online | RTF. We even have a few ideas on what you can do.
• Use and distribute our complimentary resources by completing and submitting an Order Form Online | RTF or printing your own.
• Use additional faith-based resources.
• Talk to your city council about proclaiming Restorative Justice Week.

For information on past Restorative Justice Week themes, events, resources, and proclamations, please contact us.