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Perseverance and Growth: Lessons to take from the Canadian Teams at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The Summer Olympics are always a spectacle of human achievement, bringing together athletes from every corner of the world who have trained tirelessly for years to represent their countries. This year, the Canadian team displayed incredible tenacity, courage, and skill Read more…

By Meagan Hann, 9 months2024-08-12 ago
News

SDRJ on CBC’s Morning North with Markus Schwabe

“Sudbury group gets funding to help demystify the legal system for young people and their families” Navigating the justice system can be challenging for the average person. Sudbury District Restorative Justice can help. It’s just received some funding to help Read more…

By Meagan Hann, 2 years2023-11-08 ago
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Sudbury District Restorative Justice (SDRJ) Hosts Inaugural Information Night for Project Connect Us at 1960 Paris St

On Wednesday, March 20th, Sudbury District Restorative Justice (SDRJ) proudly hosted its inaugural Information Night for Project Connect Us at 1960 Paris St. The atmosphere was electric, as the gymnasium resonated with the eager anticipation of adults and youth alike, Read more…

By Meagan Hann, 1 year2024-03-28 ago
Funding

Proudly Funded By

We couldn’t do the work we do without the help of the grants we receive. SDRJ is currently funded by the following incredible organizations- The Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services United Way Centraide North East Ontario Anti-Racism Anti-Hate Read more…

By Meagan Hann, 2 years2023-05-24 ago
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Helping northern youth resolve and manage conflict. CTV News Northern Ontario

Sudbury District Restorative Justice has been serving Greater Sudbury, Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Chapleau for nearly two decades. It offers free programs for ages 12-17 to resolve conflict and teaches conflict management skills. The non-profit recently received funding from the Read more…

By Meagan Hann, 2 years2023-02-01 ago
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Lunch and Learn Event: January 2023. Sudbury.com

Sudbury Restorative Justice believes ’empathy builds community’ The organization offers youth a chance to learn conflict management and resolution with the hope of diverting them from the justice system Jackie Balleny said that in her time with the Sudbury District Restorative Read more…

By Meagan Hann, 2 years2023-02-01 ago
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RJ Week Day 1: Sudbury.com talks RJ with SDRJ

Nov. 21 marks the start of National Restorative Justice Week It’s a system that brings victims and young perpetrators together to help heal By: Arron Pickard. Originally published here. Sudbury District Restorative Justice has been in this community for more than 18 Read more…

By Jackie Balleny, 3 years2021-11-22 ago
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Standards of Restorative Practice

Here at Sudbury District Restorative Justice, we follow the following five principles for good restorative practice, as outlined by the European Forum for Restorative Justice. Principle One: Restorative values and positive outcomes are best served when communication between the parties is Read more…

By Jackie Balleny, 4 years2021-11-03 ago
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Seeking Volunteers

If you are currently seeking volunteer opportunities in the Sudbury District, why not consider Sudbury District Restorative Justice? We offer services to community youths who have caused conflict or harm that allow them to accept responsibility for their actions, seek Read more…

By Jackie Balleny, 4 years2021-06-03 ago
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Land Acknowledgement
SDRJ recognizes that we operate on the ancestral lands of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation Peoples, as set in the Robinson-Huron Treaty. As an agency, we are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
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