Peacebuilders News & Updates
Restorative Justice and Sexual Assault: A Case Study in Healing and Accountability by Eva Marszewski
I read the two articles by Jacques Gallant (1, 2) in April 2nd's Sunday Star focused on the question of whether diverting sexual offences from the criminal justice system to restorative justice approaches ought to be allowed by the Ministry of the Attorney General,...
Fine Wine Auction is Open for Bidding NOW!
The highly anticipated Spring for Peace Online Fine Wine Auction is here! Download the Auction Guide and start bidding TODAY! All proceeds go towards supporting the development of impactful restorative justice programs for some of Toronto's most vulnerable youth. This...
Spring for Peace 2023: Wine Tasting
Join us for the 20th Anniversary Spring for Peace Gala and indulge in an unforgettable wine experience. In addition to our highly anticipated Fine Wine Auction, we are thrilled to offer a wine tasting that is not to be missed! We'll see you on May 4th at the Globe and...
Proudly Presenting the Honorary 20th Anniversary Committee
We are thrilled to announce the Honorary 20th Anniversary Committee. Each of these 20 individuals has provided us with significant support at key points in time over the past 20 years! The Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Chair The Hon. Louise Arbour Prof. Kathy Bickmore...
The New Toronto Courthouse
In March 2023, Ontario’s Court of Justice - Youth Court will move from its current location at 311 Jarvis St. into one of the floors of the new Toronto Courthouse at 10 Armoury St. behind Toronto’s City Hall. The new courthouse will bring together most of Toronto’s...
Restoring Hope: An Evaluation of the Restorative Youth Circles Program
In 2021, a comprehensive evaluation of Peacebuilders’ Restorative Justice Programs was conducted by Scot Wortley, Professor of Criminology at University of Toronto, revealing the amazingly positive impact that the program has had on youth participants. See below for...