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As a victim of crime committed by a young person, you may be contacted by Island Community Justice Society to invite you to participate in a process which will allow you to encounter the youth with the support of your community to deal with the harm which resulted from the criminal incident.
What does Restorative Justice mean to you?
List of available services
Service Delivery Standards
What does Restorative Justice mean to you?
An opportunity ...
- to be heard
- to have your fears and concerns addressed
- to confront/challenge the youth in a supportive environment
- to play a major role in determining the way the youth is held accountable for his/her actions
List of available services:
Victim Support Services
The energies of our Victim Worker, one of the staff team of Island Community Justice Society, have been dedicated solely to the purpose of addressing the needs of victims who have been referred to our Agency as a result of youth criminal activity. Whether it is information given prior to a restorative justice process, travel and/or child care arrangements on the day of the service, and/or follow-up support post service, the Agency has made victim support a priority. In the event that a victim chooses not to attend a restorative justice process, the Agency will work closely with the victim to identify a representative who will present the victim’s issues on their behalf.
Volunteer Support Services
Recognizing that victims have a right and a need to know what is developing in their case, a volunteer will be available to provide ongoing updates and supply information if they have any questions as the process unfolds. All of our volunteers have received training which prepares them to provide this assistance in a professional and sensitive manner.
Justice Services
(Please refer to Services Profile section for more detail)
- Restorative Justice Services
- Community Justice Forum
- Victim Offender Meeting
- Accountability Meeting
- Sentencing Circle
- Reintegration Support Services
- Alternative Measures Program
Service Delivery Standards
Island Community Justice Society’s accountability to victims requires the following standards:
- All case management processes will be designed to be inclusive of victims at every step in the flow of a case through the agency service.
- Support for victims participating in ICJS’ Community Justice Forum processes will be an agency priority.
- The victim’s point of view will be given a voice, either through direct or indirect participation.
- Services will be developed which will provide victims with information, access to community resources and ongoing support from the agency.
- Victims’ guidance and assistance will be sought through evaluation and planning processes.
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