About MRJC
The Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre (MRJC) is a not for profit organization devoted to building safer and peaceful communities. We support our community by providing an array of programs and services based on restorative justice and community mediation principles and practices.
Real freedom is the ability to pause between a stimulus and a response and in that pause, choose. - Rolo May
When dialogue escalates into argument and arguments seem hopeless there is a way to get through it. Whether you need to resolve a dispute, improve your organizations effectiveness, or enhance your own communications skills MRJC’s Mediation Services can help you.
Restorative Justice works on the premise that the effects of crime are best addressed by involving the offender, the victim, and the community in repairing the damage caused by the crime. The Mediation and Restorative Justice Center offers programs that help address issues specific to the offender, the victim, and the community at large.
History
The Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre was established in May 2000 through the merger of the Edmonton Community Mediation Society and the Edmonton Victim Offender Mediation Society.
The Edmonton Victim Offender Mediation Society’s program delivered services from 1994 – 2003 predominantly in first offence, post-charge / pre-adjudication referrals with domestic violence clients accounting for up to half of the caseload.
Edmonton Community Mediation Society was first offered in 1986 as a pilot program to serve needs of residents in the west end. From 1997 until 1999 mediation services were offered city wide as part of the City of Edmonton Family and Community Services.
Mandate
MRJC’s aim is to make individuals’ lives safer and communities stronger by preventing the escalation of disputes or recurrence of conflict and criminal behavior.
Vision
MRJC strives to build a safer more connected community by supporting creative, peaceful solutions in situations of conflict or harm.
Mission
Our vision is achieved through programs and services that promote community based solutions designed to help individuals manage and resolve conflict peacefully. Restorative Justice and Mediation principles are at the heart of everything we do.
Values
Relationships
- We work together to achieve our goals.
- We embrace a collaborative approach.
- We promote and value a diversified team.
- in a collaborative, supportive style of interaction.
- We recognize the value of our volunteers, staff, partners and stakeholders.
Accountability
- We have clearly defined strategic directions and goals.
- We have clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
- We own and are accountable for our decisions, actions and results.
- We are open and clear in all our communication.
Quality
- We design, deliver & improve our programs and services based on best practice.
- We maintain up to date knowledge in our field.
- We are responsive to changes within our community and for clients.
- We seek feedback.
Integrity
- We trust & respect one another.
- We are trusted and respected externally by our community, funders, partners and clients.
- We are honest & do the right thing.
- We model the highest ethical standards
MRJC’s goals are to:
- To provide education and training opportunities in our community
- To provide accessible and responsive programs and services to individuals and organizations.
- To promote and create awareness of MRJC and its purpose, values, programs and services.
- To develop and sustain an effective and innovative organization
Annual Reports
MRJC is a community based organization working in partnership with individuals, communities, governments, and other stakeholders to promote the principles and practices of mediation and restorative justice and to offer innovative training programs, and research. To view our annual reports in PDF format, click the links below.
