COVID-19 UPDATE: A message to clients, volunteers, staff and board:
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As a response to the COVID - 19 and the recommended guidelines:
  • We continue to accept referrals from the police and crown. All cases will be processed to the best of our ability, using restorative justice practices either by on-line forums, in person forums with physical distancing, or an alternative restorative process that includes victim participation.
  • Free Group Teen Parenting On-Line Sessions begin June 16th, 2020 from 5:30 - 7:30 - see events page for more details. 
  • All Restorative Families programming will be provided as case management needs arise.

The office is closed until further notice. However, staff will continue to reply to phone messages, emails, and continue to work from home. 

Court Diversion: If you are a client and have a case before the court, please call the office to speak with Sheri, or refer to the following link for information about the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ).

Summary of Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ) Pandemic Planning:  Out of custody criminal court appearances matters adjourned until July 3, 2020.
For more information go to:
 https://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/covid-19/

Thank you and take care everyone,

Joellen McHard, Executive Director
Lanark County Community Justice

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​Building Stronger Relationships
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30 in 30 Fundraising Campaign
​We did it! 

With your generosity and support $30,000 was raised in 30 days which allows LCCJ to move forward with our core program(s) for the next year. We live in an amazing community - one that supports and appreciates the programs run by the many not for profit groups in our community. 

Times remain tough for organizations such as ours - but what has been proven in the last 30 days is that we pull together - our community partners stepped up and helped in any way they could and the response from individuals was nothing short of amazing. We will take the next year to build a solid donor base, ensure sustainable fundraising activities and explore options such as shared services with other small not for profits and will continue to work with our supportive community partners.