What changes when young people repair harm instead of serving time.
Every number on this page is paired with how we measure it. Every story comes from a young person who gave us permission to share it.
From referral to continuing care (aftercare), one young person at a time.
Referral
From a court, school, police, agency or family.
Intake
A short meeting with the young person and their caregiver.
Circle(s)
A trained facilitator brings together the people affected.
Agreement
The young person commits to repair the harm, and follows through.
Continuing care
Support continues at their pace, back at school and at home.
Results by program
young people who complete diversion do not reoffend. Diversion is a way to resolve a charge outside of court.
About our justice programs ›drop in suspensions at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I. after restorative training with Peacebuilders.
About our school programs ›of young people in our 2025 summer circles said they felt safe and heard. At Sister 2 Sister, 98% said they will use what they learned.
About our community programs ›I even found myself using 'I feel' statements with my mom.
Invest in a young person, and in a safer city.
Custody costs over $100,000 a year. Community diversion costs under $10,000.
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