We are non-profit community based, volunteer supported, Community Accountability Program with the Ministry of Public Safety. Abbotsford Restorative Justice provides a voluntary process whereby victims & affected parties can have a meaningful voice into what needs to happen to repair the harms, when crime or wrong-doing has occurred. Conversely the accused are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, repair harms done to victims. Collectively participants are provided with a process whereby relationships can be restored, trust can be rebuilt and situations transformed. We also provide conflict resolution/mediation services for neighbourhood and other community based disputes and Restorative Action services within school environments acting as an independent third party. Restorative Action is based upon the same principles as Restorative Justice focusing on prevention and strategic intervention to create more respectful safe and caring school communities. Restorative Mentoring supports youth and young adults in conflict at school and with the law towards future success and reintegration. Our Restorative Family Support Program provides intervention and support for families in crisis when a member of the family has been referred to us through schools, the police, or the court system.

The Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association in cooperation with community agencies and the citizens of Abbotsford are committed to providing a timely and balanced approach to justice.