
If you caused harm
IN AN EMERGENCY
CALL 9-1-1
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Synergy's Contact Information​
Phone - 403-212-0242 (ext 1)
Email - RJ@yoursynergy.ca
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More online resources
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Synergy - Counselling Services​
Synergy - Emotional & Social Support
Synergy - Mental Health Resources
Offenders and Reintegration (Gov Can)
Programs for Offenders (Gov Can)
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Process​​
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Pre-Restorative Dialogue
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1. Wrongdoing occurs.
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2. Referral is submitted. Anyone can refer and be referred to restorative dialogue.
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3. Offender & Victim eligibility is determined by facilitator(s).
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4. The facilitator meets both the Offender and Victim separately. Offender and Victim needs and goals are established, the next steps are reviewed.
5. The Restorative Dialogue model is determined:
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Peacemaking Circles
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Healing Circles
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Sentencing Circles
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Restorative Conferencing Circles
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Victim Offender Mediation
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Family Group Conferencing
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Community Justice Forum
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Youth Justice Committees
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Restorative Dialogue
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1. The Facilitative Dialogue begins with the Offender, Victim, Facilitator, and others affected by the incident.
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2. Throughout the dialogue, the established Offender and Victim needs are covered and met to the best of everyone’s abilities.
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3. Restitution from the Offender is completed, costs of damages are covered as needed, or scheduling for community volunteering is completed.
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Post-Restorative Dialogue
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1. Follow-up is completed for additional requirements if necessary. The Facilitator will arrange to complete them with the Offender and Victim.​
2. Surveys and evaluations are sent to both the Offender and Victim, they cover various stages of the process including intake, preparation, dialogue, and post-dialogue.