F.A.C.E. Facilitators; Board Members (Huronia Restorative Justice Project)

F.A.C.E. Facilitators; Board Members
(Huronia Restorative Justice Project)

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Position ID: 1140

Last Modified: 09 Jun 2012

Last Full Update: 09 Jun 2012

Opportunity Details

Contact

Wayne Walkden, Volunteer Facilitators & Board Members, FACE Program (Huronia Restorative Justice Project); Phone: 705-528-1444; Email: face.prostlaw@bellnet.ca

More Info Link

www.facecircles.org

Duties

Trained volunteers facilitate community justice circles between victims and their offenders. The facilitator, along with a co-facilitator, will receive a case referral with all pertinent information. Cases may be referred from youth criminal court or adult criminal court, by the police. Cases may also be referred by a school. A FACE facilitator will then set up an interview time with the victim to discuss the procedures, answer any questions, and find out who they will be bringing for support. The same is done with the offender. A date is set and then the circle is prepared. Everyone attending the circle gives their input into designing an agreement for the offender to follow. A member of the circle offers to track the agreement and its completion. In many cases, if the agreement is fulfilled, the court may decide that criminal charges will be dropped. Victims have a chance to share their feelings and impact of the incident, which is often not possible in court. Offenders here the impact their choices made firsthand. All parties end up with a better understanding of the incident, and of each other.

Benefits

Volunteers receive extensive training in restorative justice at a workshop, and can network in the office and at occasional events with other FACE volunteers who are interested in offering an alternative, community-based approach to justice. Volunteers contribute to making our communities and our families healthier.

Clients

Clients of this dynamic approach to justice include young people and adults. It is especially helpful for first-time offenders.

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

FACE circles usually take place in late afternoon or evenings, when all participants can meet; the facilitator and co-facilitator role is rotated among the trained facilitators; hours required include meeting time with the offender and victim to explain the process, plus the time in circle (2-3 hours). Also, the FACE Office is staffed by volunteers, and we aim to be open 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays; evening and weekend appointments by request. Occasionally, facilitator training is offered -- call or email if you would like to be put on a contact list for this. FACE For Families -- FACE now offers support for individual families, and "Parenting Support Circles" for parents who would like to meet to support each other, share issues and ideas to deal with the challenges of raising children.

Seasons

Year Round

Location

FACE Office is at 317 Midland Ave, Midland, ON; various locations (if required)

Number of Positions

Midland: 1 individual(s) ; Orillia: 1 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 1 individual(s) ; Tay: 1 individual(s) ; Tiny: 1 individual(s)

We have approximately 20 trained volunteer facilitators. Training takes place over 2 1/2 to 3 days, generally in Midland. Volunteers come from many nearby communities in Simcoe County.

Ages

19 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Minimum Hours

10 / Month

Commitment Length

Short Term (3 mos or less) ; Long Term (more than one year)

Training

Orientation - 3 days ; Training on the job - (new facilitators are mentored)

Interaction Level

One-on-one ; Small Group ; Group

Cost