The Ministry of Attorney General (MAG) is seeking to transform the delivery of justice in the province of Ontario by implementing four (4) Justice Centres.
Justice Centres move justice out of the traditional courtroom and into a community setting by bringing together justice, health and social services to address the root causes of crime, break the cycle of offending and improve community safety. Justice Centres hold individuals accountable for their offences while connecting them to services that reduce the risk of re-offending. Central to the Justice Centre model is a commitment to better support victims and communities harmed by crime. Justice Centres have been established in over 70 different communities around the world. These Centers have reduced crime rates, decreased gang participation and activity, supported frontline officers and service providers, and contributed to healthier and safer communities.
Ontario’s first-ever Justice Centres will be established in:
1) Toronto – Downtown East
2) Toronto – Northwest
3) Kenora, ON
4) London, ON
Justice Centres are meant to reflect the needs, assets, and identities of the communities they serve. As a result, each Justice Centre will be designed by and for the community it serves – with input from residents, police officers, justice partners, health and social service providers, community groups, victims organizations, businesses, and Indigenous leaders. The design process will build upon needs assessments previously completed with local stakeholders for each site.
