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Kaslo Restorative Justice CommitteeContact InformationLarry Moore or Kevin StanwayBox 1111Kaslo, BCV0G 1M0Phone: (250) 353-2809 (Larry Moore)Website: www.krjc.orgPhone: (250) 353-7364 (Kevin Stanway)E-mail: N/AProgram InformationStructure of program: Circle of volunteersTarget Group:People who are in conflict with each other or with the lawGoals and Objectives: To learn and integrate the values and principles of restorativejustice into our lives; to build capacity in the community to haveheartfelt dialogue about difficult issues; to assist persons inconflict with others or the law in arriving at their own mutuallyagreeable settlements when requested; to give considered optionsand recommendations to justice professionals, government, andothers.Program Model:Flexible (uses principles of Peacemaking Circles, Victim OffenderReconciliation, and Family Group Conferencing).Referral Source(s): Community, schools, police, court, probationReferral Types:Any conflictsSupport/ Funding: DonationsStaffing Structure: No paid staffVolunteers Involved: 7 facilitators and 5 supporting membersYears in Operation: Since August 1997Partners Involved: Teachers, school administrators, politicians, RCMP, inmaterestorative justice groups, and community.Training:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Experiential training and dialogue about values and principles.Committee members have incorporated restorative justiceprinciples into relationships and workplaces; over 25% of thecommunity’s population has attended public educational events;high satisfaction of clients.Political agenda of “getting tough on crime”; retributive socialconditioning; enormous volunteer time and effort to introduceofficers to the principles and processes of restorative justicebecause of RCMP relocation.Resources Available: Support and guidance from psychologists, criminologists, judges, spiritualadvisors, native elders and other restorative justice groups andpractitioners; library of books, articles, websites and videos.KRJC members co-facilitate Alternatives to Violence Project workshops.