Alberta Restorative Justice Association (ARJA) is composed of organizations and individuals dedicated to increasing understanding of restorative justice and how it can benefit communities. ARJA encourages community action that strengthens existing restorative justice programs and encourages the development of new restorative justice programs in communities in Alberta.

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ARJA (The Provincial Association) holds the following values:
Transparency – The Association is open and honest is all its communications
Leadership – The Association provides a vision for restorative justice in Alberta and takes an active role in advocating for restorative justice
Proactive – The Association anticipates and values the resources and education needed for restorative justice and provides leadership
Collective action – The Association recognizes and values the need to work together to achieve its mission and goals
Accountability – The Association members will hold each other accountable to these principles

Our Beliefs
We believe that a Restorative Justice process changes the manner in which people deal with crime and conflict to a positive and transforming process for the community.
 
The Provincial Association believes that the best way for members to make positive changes for their own involvement with Restorative Justice and for the community is a collective voice through an organization.
 

The Provincial Association believes that Restorative Justice is a continuum of services that involve the victim, offender and the community and incorporates the principles of respect, inclusiveness, accountability, reparation, restoration, and community involvement.