Everyone belongs and flourishes in a community. No one walks alone
Initiatives for Just Communities (IJC) is a non-profit, charitable organization that is committed to restorative justice practices. IJC works to create communities where each person, particularly the stigmatized and vulnerable, has a place to belong. Our mission is to come alongside people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and intellectual disabilities, and those currently or previously incarcerated, to further individual and communal well-being.
Key Values
Value of All People
As part of creation, we see each person as having infinite value and necessary for a healthy community. Thus, we respect each person, and believe in their goodness. Further, believing that all are created equal, we honour our diverse cultural realities and value the experiences of all.
Restorative Justice
To promote healing of the individual and the community, we seek to repair harm and restore the individual and the community to honest, transparent and trusting relationships. We bring this restorative justice approach to all we do.
Community
Our work is set in and reliant on community. We value the cooperative and collaborative nature of community and the interdependence it creates. We seek to build community with our participants and in so doing, strengthen the broader community.
Advocacy
We value hearing those who are often unheard, and honour their story. We work to ensure their voices are heard both within and outside our organization.
Compassion
We offer welcome and accompaniment, without judgement, to all on the journey.
Transparency
We promote and model honesty and integrity in all our work, because these are critical for true community to flourish.
