Why the Criminal Justice System needs the Collaborative Justice Program- more than ever

In this article, Michael Spratt argues that criminal courts have very little justice, and that it doesn't deal with broader social problems like addiction, poverty, and mental health issues. Instead, justice should focus on restorative practices that bring together victims, offenders, and community members for honest conversations about harm, accountability, and healing.

"Let's stop funding the failed tough-on-crime approach and start building justice that works."

Read this opinion piece here.

CJP Ottawa