Great news for communities in Alberta! The government is investing $720,000 through the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant to back programs that support restorative justice. This is all about helping victims and offenders engage in healthy conversations that lead to real healing and accountability!

Restorative justice offers a unique alternative to the traditional court process. It encourages meaningful dialogue between those affected by a crime, allowing everyone to contribute to repairing the harm done. By doing so, it helps rebuild trust in communities and promotes better outcomes for everyone involved.

This funding is available to various groups, such as municipalities, registered non-profits, Indigenous communities, and youth justice committees, with individual grants of up to $50,000. Applications are open until August 25—so there's still time to get involved!

In the upcoming 2024-25 fiscal year, the Alberta Restorative Justice Grant has already funded 22 programs across the province. This is just one step in Alberta's commitment to supporting restorative justice initiatives and meeting the growing demand to shift away from formal court processes.