Peacebuilders is a nonprofit organization based in Toronto, Canada. Our mission is to increase the capacity of youth, communities and the education, justice, and child welfare systems. to communicate and manage conflict through restorative Peacebuilding dialogues. We use restorative practices to keep young people out of the criminal justice system, make schools safer for learning and development, and build stronger and healthier communities.

Our programs provide alternatives to young people facing criminal charges, in conflict at school, or confronting issues in their community. Peacebuilders’ restorative court-diversion program provides access to justice to young people across the City of Toronto. We work in schools throughout the city to help students and teachers manage conflict to create safer, more supportive learning environments. We facilitate crisis response circles to support communities working through violence and trauma. All of our programs are supported by a dedicated team of trained volunteers and community members.

Peacebuilders also provides research and recommendations to assist advocates and policymakers in the important work of criminal justice and education reform. We create training guides and other educational materials, and our staff conduct presentations and workshops for students, teachers, legal professionals and community groups every year.