Testimonials
Offender
“Now I see police officers in a different way, more as normal men who sometimes have a difficult job...”
Martin Prost, President,…
“What I’ve discovered, especially when dealing with young offenders and young adults, most of the problems that end in criminal court really stem from a family problem. If you want to fix the problem, you have to fix the whole family or community.”
Mother of an…
“The circle was an amazing way to bring together such wisdom, honesty and support together for the benefit of our son....what a great way to influence our children in such difficult times, teaching accountability and responsibility by experience.”
Offender
“Before this I was a bit bitter toward them, even though I was the cause of it...If I had gone to court, I would have stayed that way.”
FACE Supporter
“As an aboriginal person I have been afraid of the legal system and what I believed happens. I found the FACE Program has opened my eyes, my heart and my spirit to an old way of solving problems and taught me to trust in my beliefs to make a difference in our community.”
Brother of an…
“At first I felt really nervous...but a few people really broke the ice with little jokes which made me feel more comfortable...I really like that everyone had to agree on R...’s consequences. I think it made everyone feel like they were part of the circle.”