Recent News
Dr. Evelyn Zellerer Honoured with 2023 Restorative Justice Award
Peace of the Circle is thrilled to share some extraordinary news! On November 4, Dr. Evelyn Zellerer, was honored with the 2023 Restorative Justice Award 2023 from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. Dr. Zellerer's dedication to her work has not only...
Our Restorative City Journey (Jan-Aug 2023)
Peace of the Circle is proud to be the coordinating host organization of Vancouver becoming a Restorative City, the first in Canada! In this post, we share lots of updates and highlights of our Restorative City journey so far in 2023. There is full forward momentum on...
Gaining Political Support
We are grateful for all the political leaders who are welcoming us for dialogue and partnerships. We appreciate the openness as well as understanding of our need for funding to be able to advance our work of becoming a Restorative City. A Restorative City serves us...
Building a Restorative Neighbourhood
As part of becoming a Restorative City, the Restorative Collective Vancouver came to an inspiring consensus to also build restorative neighbourhoods, another first in Canada! Peace of the Circle received a grant from Civil Forfeiture, Ministry of Public Safety and...
Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium
The Provincial Restorative Justice Symposium was held in June, hosted by Restorative Justice Association of BC. Dr. Evelyn Zellerer is proud to be a Board member. Evelyn with Norm Leech and Michael Wiebe gave a presentation about the Restorative Collective journey and...
Vancouver School District Leadership Training
We thank and congratule the leadership team of the Vancouver School District for dedicating three days of learning Peace Circles with us this spring. Dr. Evelyn Zellerer is honoured to co-facilitate with Norm Leech, an amazing Indigenous leader and Restorative...
Speaking to City Council
We continue to do outreach and build relations with our new Mayor & Council in Vancouver. The Restorative Collective had 6 speakers present to Vancouver City Council at their budget meeting February 28, 2023. Our presentations were very well received and we thank...
A Year of Restorative Justice and Beyond – 2022
Looking back and celebrating as we powerfully move forward into 2023! In this special highlights issue, we share lots, including our journey with the Restorative Collective Vancouver toward becoming a Restorative City…
International Restorative Justice Week 2022
This month we are celebrating International Restorative Justice Week, November 20-26!
Check out many wonderful events occurring around the world…
Vancouver is becoming a Restorative City!
Restorative Collective Vancouver is celebrating and applauds the City of Vancouver! City Council passed a motion forwarded by Councillor Michael Wiebe to: endorse the aspiration of Vancouver becoming a Restorative City create training opportunities for...
Highlights 2021 & Moving Forward
We are here to connect with you and offer highlights from our year, as well as invite possibilities to create moving forward. Now is the time for change and we're grateful you are with us on this journey. A big thank you to all the leaders, organizations and community...
Diverse Applications of Restorative Justice
Celebrating and promoting the diverse and innovative ways we are implementing restorative approaches! And we continue to update this post with resources. Spotlighting 4 areas and offering resources for RJ and: ♦ Environment♦ Hate Crimes♦ Sexual Offences♦ Education...
International Restorative Justice Week
Join us in celebrating International Restorative Justice Week November 21-28, 2021! An opportunity to raise awareness, learn and explore expanding applications of restorative approaches. Historical Note "History is a symphony of echoes heard and unheard" ~ Charles...
Highlights, Invites & Resources – Sept 2021
A changing of seasons is upon us. What could we change with ease like nature? We're so grateful for all who engage with us and ever expanding possibilities. Check out recent highlights, invites and resources... Facilitating & Training Correctional...
Our restorative initiative has already made the news!
Restorative justice has had success both close to home and abroad. Now, a group of advocates is hoping to bring it to Vancouver in a meaningful way.
By Nathan Caddell
Restorative Justice Initiative Vancouver
Months of extensive outreach led to our first stakeholders meeting with a focus on building partnerships for restorative justice in Vancouver
Highlights & Invites – April 2021
We're busier than we've ever been! Seems the world is ready for greater peace and possibilities. Check out our highlights and invites. “I spend a lot of time in zoom meetings. This is something so different.” - Virtual Circle Participant Coaching, Facilitating...
Highlights 2020 & Resources
Wow 2020 was a year of surprises, challenges, reckonings and opportunities. At Peace of the Circle, we had a very active year! Offering you highlights as well as inspiration and resources. And acknowledging our wonderful hosts and partners. Grateful to connect with...
International Restorative Justice Week 2020
Are you ready for International Restorative Justice Week? From it's humble beginnings in the 1970s in England, to Canada redefining and expanding it into Restorative Justice Week in the 1990s, this yearly celebration recently expanded again to become International...
Education: Time for Change
Thanking educators who are making a difference in the lives of so many, and acknowledging parents and caregivers who are homeschooling. Education, like other institutions, require change moving forward. Around the world, restorative practices play a key role in...