Canadian Resource Guide to Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Education Programs

About the Guide

On behalf of the Correctional Service of Canada, we are pleased to offer the Canadian Resource Guide to Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Education Programs. The idea for the guide came about in response to increasing and frequent inquiries about educational programs that we and colleagues have received from Criminal Justice and Corrections staff, agencies, clients and partners, from students and from the general public -- perhaps an indication of Canadians' growing interest in the field of restorative processes and conflict studies. The guide is meant to serve as a handy reference tool for people wanting to know what programs or courses on restorative justice or conflict resolution are offered by universities, colleges and other post-secondary or community-based institutions. Whether you wish to pursue a career in conflict resolution, gain new skills to help you do your job better, or are simply interested in personal growth and change -- we hope this guide will help open some doors for you.

In it, you will find the name of each educational institution, its location, a brief description of the programs and courses offered, a contact person (or position title), and details on certification, where applicable.

Several individuals contributed to the development of this guide, but a special word of thanks is extended to Carole Oliver, Assistant Project Officer in the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Unit, CSC, for the considerable time and effort she devoted to completing this document. Appreciation is also extended to members of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Group on Restorative Justice for their willingness to review the guide for programs that we may have overlooked in their jurisdictions.

We think you will be impressed at the tremendous scope of offerings right across the country. In the process of preparing this guide, we also came to realize that the field of restorative justice and conflict studies is a rapidly moving target, with new programs and courses being developed all the time. As much as we have tried to "cover the map", there is no way that we could be aware of all existing programs. It is a given that no one compendium, no matter how inclusive, can possibly provide a complete picture of what is available for interested learners.

That is why we would appreciate your input in helping us make this guide even more useful, accurate and up-to-date. If you know of any programs or courses that you believe should be referenced, please let us know and we will try to include these in the next edition.

* This guide was last updated on July 2, 2010.

Manon Buck
Restorative Justice Division
Correctional Service Canada
340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON K1A 0P9
restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca