Community Justice Society - Halifax Nova Scotia

Community Representative

The primary role of the Community Representative is to represent the community which has been harmed by criminal activity at a Restorative Justice Session. The Community Representative will interact directly with Caseworkers and the Coordinator of Volunteers and will have the responsibility of representing and articulating the interests of diverse communities within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) in response to the impact and effect of the crime.

As a Community Representative, you will:

Participate in a Restorative Justice process
Listen to the stories of all participants at a Restorative Justice Session
Express the “ripple effect” that crime has on a community, thus informing youth about the local and global impact of their actions

Skills Required

Community Representatives are knowledgeable, non-judgmental, caring individuals residing in various communities within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Some of the skills required are:

Communication Skills
Good listening skills
Commitment to the Community Justice Society Mission
Patient
Polite
Courteous
Confident
Ability to work with youth
Ability to work with victims
Ability to be open minded.

If you are interested in becoming a Community Representative please click here and print your application and either mail to our office or fax it to the attention of our Volunteer Coordinator. Please see our Contact Page for details.