Background
The Journey Project exists to strengthen justice supports for survivors of sexual violence and intimate partner violence in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Journey Project was founded in 2017 as a collaborative initiative of Public Legal Information Association of NL and End Sexual Violence NL.
For more information http://www.journeyproject.ca
Definition of Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice embodies accountability as a path towards healing, something that is not available in our current systems. It engages community and interconnected support through dialogue circles and ensures the destigmatization of shame. Restorative justice, has many facets to it.
Demographic Served
The Journey Project serves individuals of any age and gender who have experienced sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence.
Services
The Journey Project does not offer specific restorative justice services as currently there are no programs in NL of which their clients can avail. However, they are familiar with and have engaged in various restorative justice events and learning opportunities and acknowledge the need for this as an option for those they serve when it is safe to do so. As such, they currently:
Provide legal support and system navigation for those experiencing and affected by sexual violence and/or intimate partner violence
Accompany survivors as needed and/or requested in any appointments/meetings they have regarding their experiences
Information provided
June 12, 2023