We are thrilled to announce that the results of our project “Restorative Justice and Gender-Based Violence: Revisiting the Conversation in British Columbia” are now available!

Just Outcomes was privileged to partner with the Ending Violence Association of BC to design, coordinate and facilitate a round table of restorative justice, gender-based violence, and Indigenous and immigrant leaders from across the province, along with two subject matter experts from outside BC. Funded by Justice Canada’s Policy Centre for Victims’ Issues, this influential group of leaders ...

We are so happy to share an article that highlights Catherine Bargen and Aaron Lyons’ work in partnership with Peace of the Circle! Together the team has been exploring the benefits and strengths of  restorative justice, and are looking ahead to how it can influence, inform, and complement Vancouver’s justice system. This article speaks to the history, vision, and promise of the Building Partnerships for Restorative Justice in Vancouver initiative. In alignment with restorative justice principles, the process brings ...

We are pleased to present our first ever quarterly newsletter, detailing some of the exciting projects we’ve contributed to in the last year, and a glimpse of what is to come for Just Outcomes in 2020.

Most people would agree that the criminal justice system needs to change in some way.  The restorative justice (RJ) movement offers an approach to justice reform for both youth and adults that values repair and relationship over punishment and isolation when dealing with the aftermath of crime, and research is showing its positive effects and support for this approach is growing.

Of course, the modern expression of restorative justice owes more than a debt of gratitude to Indigenous justice worldview ...

“Restorative justice is a response to a harmful incident that seeks the inclusion of all involved, in efforts to meaningfully address the harm and restore trust in relationships.” – Just Outcomes

There is a growing movement within the United States to establish an equitable and dignified criminal justice system that aligns with human needs and values. Restorative justice is a ...

Looking forward to a little time to relax and unwind over the holidays?  Great!  Aren’t we all.  And the good news is that this “downtime” can also be a great time to take stock—not just about who’s been naughty and nice, but how YOU can put your best self forward, in your relationships and in the world, for the year ahead.  Because as we all know, when we put our best self forward, we help create a more peaceful, and ...