The Community Justice Society (CJS) administers the Restorative Justice Program for the Department of Justice. The Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Program works with youth (12-17 years old) and Adults (18 & over) and provides them an alternative avenue from the court system to repair the harm caused by their actions. CJS also delivers other community programs in the Halifax Regional Municipality, as well as advocates and educates about restorative justice.

WEBSITE: www.communityjusticesociety.org

FACEBOOK: @CommunityJusticeSociety

SERVICES OFFERED: Community-based restorative justice; Education; Advocacy; Crime prevention; Positive relationship building; Community programming.

REGION COVERED: Halifax Regional Municipality

LOCATION: 201-1256 Barrington St, Halifax, NS

PHONE #: 902-424-5473

HOW TO ACCESS: Referral by four entry points in the judicial system: Police (pre-charge), Crown (post-charge/ pre-conviction), Court (post-conviction/pre-sentence), Corrections (post sentence).

GENERAL INQUIRIES: info@cjshfx.ca