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 citywide as part of the City of Edmonton Family and Community Services.