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COMMUNITY RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
Within this program we recive community based referrals that address community conflict.
Our Community Restorative Practice focuses on addressing conflict between community groups, allowing participants the opportunity to have a voice in the issues that affect them. This practice builds relationships and facilitates dialogue that fosters empathy and understanding, bringing a collective grassroots approach to problem solving in the community.
ARJAA acts as a facilitator to accomplish this work through a trauma informed, restorative practice lens using community dialogue and bridge building meetings. The goal is to create a safe space for dialogue that will educate, build understanding and empathy, and work toward shared outcomes, accountability and advocacy.
Dinner & Dialogue
Unpacking the Journey Mapping Project
When: Thursday, June 26 6:00 - 8:00
Where: Open Space 33765 Essendene Ave
Please note: space is limited, and registration is required.
Reserve your spot today through the Eventbrite link below:
Eventbrite Link
Thanks to a generous grant from Doan Grant Thornton, ARJAA is hosting the first of three planned dialogues on the subject of substance dependency and the barriers to care.
We’ll begin the evening with a 20-minute video summary that brings to life the voices of local frontline workers who support individuals navigating detox, treatment, and recovery services. This video, grounded in the findings of the Abbotsford Substance Use System Access Journey Mapping Project, combines personal reflections and powerful quotes to highlight system gaps, barriers to care, and the emotional toll on both clients and staff.
Following the video, Following the video, Mike Sikora, Jennifer Hawkins, and the ARJAA team will guide us through a facilitated dialogue over dinner. Together, we’ll explore how we can foster a more compassionate and responsive approach to substance use care in Abbotsford. will guide us through a facilitated dialogue over dinner. Together, we’ll explore how we can foster a more compassionate and responsive approach to substance use care in Abbotsford.
To dive deeper ahead of time, check out the summary:
📘Summary of Findings