A Community Focused on Restorative Solutions

We believe in youth!

We believe in giving a second chance!

We believe in sharing wisdom!

What is Restorative Justice?

The Youth Criminal Justice Act is the federal legislation that governs young persons.  It has jurisdiction over young offenders until they reach the age of 18.   The Act allows for “Extrajudicial Measures”.  These measures can be used by the police and Crown attorneys to deal with young offenders without using the formal youth justice court system.  Restorative Justice is such a measure, it is viewed by many as the most appropriate and affective way to address youth crime.

Extrajudicial measures are an alternative to the formal court process and provides a good option for a young person to be held accountable and to repair the harm caused by the offence. 

The restorative justice process must include: the young offender’s acceptance of responsibility, an apology to the victim(s), restitution (if applicable), and completion of their Resolution Agreement.

Restorative Justice is also made available to appropriate first time, non violent, adult offenders.

Who We Are...

Chilliwack Restorative Justice and Youth Advocacy Association is a volunteer based program aimed at fostering a safe and caring community by administrating restorative justice programs.

The mandate of the program is to bring offenders and victims together in order to discuss criminal incidents and to find ways to repair the harm caused. 

The Association been in operation since 1998 and during this time we have been extremely successful in connecting youth with their community, providing mentoring to young offenders, providing a forum for victims, and facilitating the payment of monetary restitution to victims by offenders.

What We do...

• Involve the victim, the offender and the community in the restorative process and resoltuion.
• Develp relevant, reasonable and restorative resolutions.
• Increase offenders awareness of how their actions affect others.
• Facilitate restitution from offender to victims when appropriate.
• Encourage a supportive and caring environment through advocacy and mentoring.
• Aid participants to gain self-worth through the restorative process.