EDMONTON YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE SOCIETY

What EDMONTON YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE SOCIETY does

Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society (EYJ) is a charitable non-profit society incorporated in Alberta, Canada in December 1995, operating from two offices in Edmonton. The organization delivers restorative justice programs as an alternative to formal court proceedings, serving youth aged 12-17 through the Government of Alberta-sanctioned Extrajudicial Sanctions Program and young adults aged 18-24 through the Alternative Measures Program. It also collaborates with the City of Edmonton on the Welcome Back Program for youth banned from municipal recreation centres. Programs are delivered free of charge to participants through referral from Crown prosecutors, with completion resulting in no criminal charge or record.

EYJ's core technology is the Restorative Justice Circle Process, a facilitation methodology rooted in Indigenous teachings and shared values, designed in 2017 by external expert Mandy Halabi. The model is operated by a team of four staff members and 35-40 trained circle volunteers who facilitate dialogue between harmed persons, those who caused harm, and their support networks to collectively determine how to repair harm. The organization also runs quarterly Introduction to Restorative Justice Training sessions, with free access for its own members and Metro YEG Youth Justice Network volunteers, and a $75 fee for general public participants.

The revenue model is non-commercial and multi-stream: registered as Canadian Charity #8980678RR0001, EYJ is funded by individual donations processed via CanadaHelps, monthly bingo fundraising events, corporate matching gifts, memorial donations, and United Way Capital Region designations. Government sanction for the Extrajudicial Sanctions program provides implicit program-level authorization rather than disclosed direct funding. EYJ has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no stock listing; ownership and oversight rest with a volunteer Board of Directors comprising legal, accounting, and community development professionals.

Name

EDMONTON YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE SOCIETY

Legal name

Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society

Website

https://edmontonyouthjustice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society is a charitable non-profit in Alberta, Canada, providing government-sanctioned restorative justice programs as court alternatives for youth aged 12-17 and young adults aged 18-24 through Indigenous-rooted Circle Processes.

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Product category

Restorative Justice Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAFAL

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Justice System (Courts, Prosecution & Corrections)

SECONDARYBPAGADAM

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAIAFAE

Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Justice System (Courts, Prosecution & Corrections)

SECONDARYBPAGAEAN

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

SECONDARYBPAIAFAJ

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Justice System (Courts, Prosecution & Corrections)

SECONDARYEDAKAMAG

Restorative Practices, Conflict Resolution & Discipline Alternatives

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Mental Health Supports (School-Based)

Keywords

• Restorative justice services
• Youth diversion programs
• Circle process facilitation
• Alternative measures programs
• Community justice mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: EYJ is a registered Canadian charity (#8980678RR0001) that accepts donations via cheque, credit card through Canada Helps platform, memorial donations, gifts in kind, corporate matching, and United Way designations. Tax receipts are provided for all donations.
2. Bingo Fundraising: Monthly bingo events provide essential financial support for EYJ operations. Bingo volunteers support this ongoing fundraising activity.
3. Government Sanctioned Programs: EYJ is sanctioned by the Government of Alberta as an authorized provider of the Extrajudicial Sanctions program for youth aged 12-17. Services are delivered under government authorization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society delivers government-sanctioned restorative justice services in Edmonton, Alberta, using the Circle Process methodology. Its core offering brings together youth responsible for harm, the harmed persons, and community supporters to address the harm and agree on meaningful consequences as an alternative to formal court processing. Programs are delivered through trained volunteer facilitators across two Edmonton office locations.

Product overview

Edmonton Youth Justice Committee Society operates as a charitable non-profit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected restorative justice programs and services. The core offering is the Circle Process, a restorative justice approach rooted in Indigenous teachings that underpins all programs. Key programs include the Extrajudicial Sanctions Program (alternative to court for youth 12-17), the Alternative Measures Program (diversion for young adults 18-24), and the Welcome Back Program (collaboration with City recreation centres). The organization also provides volunteer opportunities and community education through training sessions. All programs utilize trained volunteers and staff to facilitate restorative circles aimed at helping youth make amends and promoting rehabilitation over traditional court processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extrajudicial Sanctions Program Government-sanctioned diversion program for youth aged 12-17 referred by the Crown Prosecutor's office, using the Circle Process as an alternative to formal court processing. Participants accept responsibility for harm and complete agreed-upon restorative consequences.
• Alternative Measures Program (AMP) Restorative justice diversion program for young adults aged 18-24 referred by the Crown Prosecutor's office, applying the Circle Process methodology as an alternative to formal criminal court processing for qualifying offences.
• Welcome Back Program Re-entry support program designed to welcome program participants back into the community following completion of restorative justice sanctions, supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism.
• Restorative Justice Training Program Structured training program for community members who wish to become trained facilitators in the Circle Process, offered at a fee of $75 per participant. Graduates form the pool of 35-40 trained volunteers who deliver the society's services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth complete extrajudicial sanctions within 3-6 month timeframe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Edmonton Community Recreation CentrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Welcome Back Program addressing youth misbehavior at recreation centres and outdoor pools. Youth banned for 3+ months who accept responsibility can participate in restorative justice circle process and be welcomed back upon completion.
• EVPC (Edmonton Voluntary and Probationary Council)minorOthersEYJ South Office is located in the EVPC office at 115, 9303-34 Avenue NW, Edmonton T6E 5W8.
• 211 AlbertaminorOthersCrisis and emergency resource referral partner. EYJ lists 211 Alberta as a resource for those needing immediate help.
• Alberta Restorative Justice AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to educate and assist Alberta RJ organizations in furthering the reach of Restorative Justice. EYJ is a member and nominated Mandy Halabi for the George Brertton Award.
• Metro YEG Youth Justice NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partner whose volunteers receive free Introduction to Restorative Justice Training alongside EYJ members and volunteers.
• Legal Aid AlbertaminorOthersListed as legal and advocacy resource for youth in the justice system on EYJ resources page.
• Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE)minorOthersListed as resource for victims on EYJ resources page.
• Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy CentreminorOthersListed as resource partner supporting children and youth who have experienced abuse. EYJ resources page links to their services.
• Mandy Halabi / Transformative C.I.R.C.L.E. Practice CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert consultant who created EYJ's circle format, circle script, and provided training to board and volunteers during 2017 transition to restorative justice circles. Continues to facilitate training sessions four times yearly.
• Canada HelpscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline donation platform partner. EYJ uses Canada Helps for processing online charitable donations and issues tax receipts through this platform.
• Edmonton Police Service Victim SupportminorOthersCrime and Trauma-Informed Support Services (CTSS) Unit provides resources for victims. Listed on EYJ resources page.
• Boyle Street Community ServicesminorOthersBoard member Deni Hanington serves as Program Manager for Youth & Young Adult Services and CHEW Project at Boyle Street Community Services. Community organization connection.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Strathcona County Youth Justice Committee: Nearby Alberta youth justice committee operating under the same provincial sanction framework as EYJ. Direct comparable peer serving a different metro area adjacent to Edmonton.
• Calgary Youth Justice Committee: Calgary-based committee delivering extrajudicial sanctions and restorative justice programming for youth through the same Alberta-sanctioned framework as EYJ. Most direct comparable peer — same model, same funder, same customer segments, different city.
• Community Justice Initiatives (Kitchener-Waterloo): Well-established Ontario restorative justice nonprofit offering victim-offender mediation, community conferencing, and youth diversion programming. Comparable to EYJ in restorative circle methodology and youth justice focus; operates as a more mature organization in a different province.
• Mennonite Central Committee Alberta — Restorative Justice: MCC operates one of Canada's longest-running restorative justice programs in Alberta, including victim-offender conferencing and community justice circles. Highly comparable to EYJ in restorative methodology and faith/community-rooted service delivery, with deeper geographic reach across Western Canada.
• Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton: Edmonton-based nonprofit providing community-based supports, advocacy, and restorative programming for justice-involved individuals. Directly comparable to EYJ in geography, target population (justice-involved youth and adults), and restorative service delivery model.
• Eglinton Youth Justice Committee: Ontario-based youth justice committee delivering extrajudicial sanctions through restorative circles. Direct functional peer to EYJ — same youth diversion model, same volunteer facilitator structure, different provincial jurisdiction.

Regional players

• Boyle Street Community Services: Edmonton nonprofit delivering youth and young adult services including programming for at-risk and justice-involved youth. Comparable to EYJ in target population and Edmonton footprint; differs in offering broader human services (housing, mental health) rather than specializing in diversion circles.

Others

• Alberta Restorative Justice Association: Province-wide umbrella association that educates and supports Alberta restorative justice organizations, of which EYJ is a member. Comparable as an ecosystem-level peer in the same restorative justice category, though ARJA is a coordinating body rather than a direct service provider.
• Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre: Edmonton-based child and youth advocacy centre supporting abused children through coordinated investigation, family support, and referral services. Adjacent peer to EYJ — listed as a resource partner on EYJ's site — serving overlapping youth populations but with a different primary mission (abuse response vs. diversion).

Broad incumbents

• John Howard Society of Alberta: A larger, well-established Canadian nonprofit providing a broad range of justice services including youth diversion, restorative justice, and reintegration programming. Comparable to EYJ in mission and restorative practice orientation, but operates province-wide and offers a much wider portfolio of criminal justice services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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