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?
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
Our Caseworkers are skilled in 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 personally attend a restorative justice process, the Caseworker will work closely with the victim to explore other options which include no further involvement and or having someone 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, either a volunteer who was trained to provide professional and sensitive assistance or the Caseworker, will provide ongoing updates and supply information in response to any questions the victim may have.
Restorative Justice Services
(Please refer to Services Overview section for more detail)
Family Group Conference
Victim Offender Meeting
Accountability Meeting
Sentencing Circle
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’ Family Group Conferences 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.
