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Peachland Restorative JusticeContact InformationPeachland Community PolicingBob HarrimanP.O. Box 1166Peachland, BCV0H 1X7Phone: (250) 767-9109Fax: (250) 767-9109E-mail: harriman@okanagan.netProgram InformationStructure of program:Target Group:Goals and Objectives:Program Model:Referral Source(s):Referral Types:Support/ Funding:Staffing Structure:Volunteers Involved:Years in Operation:Partners Involved:Training:Indicators of Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:Non-profit umbrella organization (Peachland Community Policing)First-time young offenders in PeachlandTo operate a “community” Restorative Justice program consistentwith the 2000 Ministry of PSSG’s C.A.P. Guidelines.Community Justice ForumRCMPTheft under, B&E, minor assault, bullying, mischief, etc.$5000 start-up grant from Ministry of PSSGVolunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Assistant Coordinator9, Facilitators2002 Start-upNoneAll Peachland Restorative Justice volunteers are RCMP certifiedfacilitators; Coordinator attended VORP Mediation Workshop,Revelstoke (Aug 01)To date, training of volunteers, a community forum, and mediaPR.Obtaining RCMP cooperation and referrals; maintainingcommunity and media support and interest.Private secure meeting rooms in the Peachland CommunityPolicing Office; trained, capable volunteers; adequate operatingfunds.