OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each year ARJA plans and hosts the Annual Alberta Restorative Justice Conference for practitioners, interested individuals and those working or interested in restorative justice. The annual conference is a great way to learn, share and network with one another.
This year we are proudly hosting the 14th annual Alberta Restorative Justice Conference on Nov. 19 – 20, 2020, on the international stage through the use of a virtual platform. We will continue the tradition of providing thought provoking and challenging discussions on topics related to the transformative potential of restorative justice in communities.
Over the course of our two-day conference we will explore our theme Restorative Justice: Community, Collaboration, Commitment through Keynotes, a panel discussion, a variety of workshops and an opportunity to explore our online exhibition space. We know that Restorative Justice is constantly evolving and improving how the world deals with harm and conflict, and it is not just limited to the criminal justice system. We believe that restorative justice can be applied in a variety of ways to address diverse situations anytime, anyplace, and anywhere!
ABOUT US
Alberta Restorative Justice Association (ARJA) is located in Alberta, Canada and is composed of organizations and individuals dedicated to increasing understanding of restorative justice and how it can benefit communities. ARJA encourages community action that strengthens existing restorative justice programs and encourages the development of new restorative justice programs in communities in Alberta.
We believe that a Restorative Justice process changes the manner in which people deal with crime and conflict to a positive and transforming process for the community. The best way for members to make positive changes for their own involvement with Restorative Justice and for the community is a collective voice through an organization. We also believe that Restorative Justice is a continuum of services that involve the victim, offender and the community and incorporates the principles of respect, inclusiveness, accountability, reparation, restoration, and community involvement.
