Collaborative Justice Program

Record #: 68978360 | Last Full Update: 3 May 2022

Description and Services
Description (Service)	COVID-19: All services are offered remotely until further notice. Restorative justice services Voluntary and confidential victim-offender mediation Regular meetings between the caseworker and the accused to discuss accountability and the underlying causes of criminal behaviours Regular meetings between the caseworker and the victim to identify needs, offer information and support, and identify affected family or community members who may also need support Caseworker facilitates the exchange of information between parties through dialogue, letter writing, or videotaped interviews and sometimes face-to-face meetings.
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Eligibility	Adults and youth who are either victims of crime or have been charged with a crime Program only accepts cases where both victim and accused choose to participate
Languages	English, French
Application	Individuals who are accused of a crime should ask their lawyer should contact a caseworker * individuals who are victims should call the caseworker directly or ask to be connected through the Victim Witness Assistance Program, the Investigating Officer, or the Crown Attorney associated with the case
Location & Accessibility
Service Area	Ottawa
Address	Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin St 1st Flr Ottawa, ON K2P 2K1 Canada Get Directions
Physical Access	N/A
Contact Information
Office	613-239-1268
Fax	613-239-1508
Email	admin@cjpottawa.ca
Website	http://www.collaborativejustice.ca
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