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By Nathaniel Leigh

Peace River Regional Restorative Justice Association

Province allocating $720,000 to Restorative Justice initiatives

Mar 27, 2026 | 5:10 PM

The province is investing funding into restorative justice programs to aid in holding offenders accountable and support healing for victims.

Restorative justice is an alternative to formal court processes that helps to reduce the load on Alberta’s courts by encouraging both those harmed by crime and those responsible for it to engage in dialogue to repair harm.

The Peace River Regional Restorative Justice Association is one of the 19 recipients of the 2025-2026 Restorative Justice grant, a $720,000 fund for nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities.

“There is vital work being done in communities across the province to foster accountability in the justice process,” says Mickey Amery, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. “We are confident that these grants will continue to support positive outcomes and lasting change for individuals, families and communities across Alberta.”

“Restorative justice fosters accountability that is grounded in community, culture, and healing,” says Rajan Sawhney, minister of Indigenous relations. “These programs provide pathways to rebuild relationships with those affected while meaningfully addressing harm. I’m pleased to see a number of Indigenous organizations receiving funding. Alberta’s government is proud to support the organizations leading this work, whose efforts strengthen communities while honouring both responsibility and restoration.”

The Restorative Justice Grant is part of Budget 2026’s $1.3 million investment into restorative justice initiatives; this also includes $350,000 for the Youth Justice Committee Grant.