About

Who we are

We are a community based not-for-profit group providing restorative  services for victims of crime, offenders, whanau, support people.

We consider referrals from victims, offenders, judges, lawyers, probation officers, police officers, reintegration workers, parole boards,  etc. We accept referrals before sentencing, after sentencing and outside the courts.

Offenders acknowledge responsibility for their offending before a referral can progress.

We work with referrals concerning a wide range of offences including environmental pollution, wilful damage,  assault, burglary, sexual offending, careless use of a motor vehicle causing injury, rape, murder.

Victims, offenders, whanau, support people choose to take part restorative processes.
Our service is confidential.

Structure

We have a Trust Board of up to eight members (including the Chairperson) elected by our Annual General Meeting. The Board is able to co-opt members as required.

RJSOC has a full-time Manager, part-time Restorative Justice Coordinator, part-time Office Manager, Court Team Volunteers, and a team of contracted Facilitators. Our office is in Christchurch Community House  Te Whakaruruhau ki Otautahi.

Funding

We would like to thank the following funders for their support : Ministry of Justice, Canterbury Community Trust, NZ Lotteries Grants Board, Ministry of Social Development, Christchurch City Council, COGS, United Way, Jack & Marjorie Ferrier Trust.

We welcome donations.

Current Personnel

Trustees:
Vaughan Milner (Chairperson)
Cam Brinsdon
Kylie Ehrich
Malcolm Gray
Linda Smith

Manager: Jennifer Cato
Restorative Justice Coordinator: Sheryl Chiang
Office Manager: Linda Hamilton

The Trust Board meets monthly. If you would like any further information, please phone our office on 03 358 3798 or email rjservices@clear.net.nz