Introduction
The Canadian Restorative Justice Research and Knowledge Network (the Network) is being developed to build a research and knowledge community focused on restorative justice. This initiative comes out of the recognition of the important role that raising awareness through data, research and sharing knowledge can play in increasing the understanding and use of restorative justice in Canada.
The Network seeks to:
- bridge connections between sectors (e.g., justice, education, health, and social services) to share a diversity of knowledge to address gaps;
- build on promising practises;
- learn about culturally responsive practices;
- promote and support community-based approaches to prevent and respond to conflict and harm;
- tell “the restorative justice story” in Canada through different approaches and perspectives using data, research, and knowledge sharing; and
- strengthen existing research networks, while helping to create and grow new ones for generations to come.
This report provides a summary of the engagement activities that took place between January 2024 and February 2025.
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