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Collaborative Justice Program: Restorative Justice Ottawa - Collaborative Justice Program

Record #: 68978360 |  Last Full Update: 3 Nov 2023

Description and Services
Description (Service) Restorative justice services
Voluntary and confidential victim-offender dialogue:
  • Regular meetings between the Caseworker and the accused person 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.
  • Services are offered both remotely and in person.
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 N/A
Application
  • Individuals who are accused of a crime should speak with their lawyer about a referral to CJP.
  • Individuals who are victims of crime should call the Program directly or ask to be connected through the Investigating Officer, Victim Witness Assistance Program or the Crown Attorney associated with the case.
Location & Accessibility
Service Area Ottawa
Address

Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin St
1st Flr - Across from #12 court
Ottawa, ON K2P 2K1
Canada

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Physical Access N/A
Contact Information
Office 613-239-1268
Email admin@cjpottawa.ca
Website http://www.collaborativejustice.ca
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