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Building safer communities through restorative justice

For over 20 years, Peacebuilders Canada has supported youth facing barriers, particularly Black, Indigenous, and racialized youth, as they navigate the justice and education systems.Our restorative approach replaces punishment with repair, and isolation with community.

Impact

Pillars & Partners

Prevention (Schools)
Restorative circles help students build social-emotional skills, resolve conflict peacefully, and stay engaged in school. To learn more about our restorative justice programs or our restorative school programs please contact xzy@peacebuilders.ca
Intervention (Courts)
Diversion programs address harm and accountability while keeping youth in their communities.
Capacity Building (Systems & Communities)
Training for educators, legal professionals, and youth leaders to embed restorative practices into schools, courts, and communities.
Support

Who We Serve

Peacebuilders' vision for the future is one where youth facing barriers can access justice, reach their full potential, and contribute to safer, healthier communities.

Today, our mission is to enhance the capacity of youth and the systems that support them, increase access to justice, and use restorative practices to foster accountability, healing, and growth.

Youth & Families
We help young people and families heal from harm and rebuild trustonsultation
Schools & Educators
We work with schools to create safer, more restorative learning environments
Justice System Professionals
We support courts, police, and legal partners in restorative approaches
Community Organizations
We partner with organizations committed to healing and prevention
How We Help

Programs

Each program addresses harm and builds healing in different settings

Restorative justice programs

Support for youth and families in the justice system

Restorative school programs

Creating safer and more restorative learning environments

Record suspension support

Help clearing records and rebuilding futures after conviction

Legal advocacy and public education

Help clearing records and rebuilding futures after conviction

Lasting Change

Real change happens when we measure what matters.

$
100,000

The cost of incarcerations per youth, per year.

<$
10,000

The cost of diversion per youth.

5.5
x

The savings in public costs for every $1 invested in youth.

2,400
+

Youth supported through restorative justice

180
+

Schools engaged to build restorative justice programs

80
%

Of youth who complete a program do not reoffend

Action

Three ways to make a difference.

Make a Donation

Every contribution funds programs that heal harm and rebuild trust.

Volunteer with Us

Bring your skills and compassion to support young people and communities.

Partner with Peacebuilders

Schools, organizations, and systems can work with us to create lasting change.

You are not
alone in this

Get in Touch

Whatever brought you here, know that Peacebuilders walks alongside you. We believe in second chances, healing, and the strength of community. Support is accessible, judgment-free, and grounded in real care.

FAQs

Got any questions?We’ve got answers

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