Family Violence Initiative
COMPENDIUM OF PROMISING PRACTICES TO REDUCE VIOLENCE AND INCREASE SAFETY OF ABORIGINAL WOMEN IN CANADA
ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES
Healing and Reintegration of Offenders
- Program Name:
Sken:nen A'onsonton (To Become Peaceful Again)
- Organization/Community:
Court of Kahnawake / Mohawk Council of Kahnawake
- Location:
Kahnawake, Quebec
- Website:
- Goals and Objectives:
To provide a safe, secure, environment for community members to effectively resolve issues of conflict.
- Target Group Description:
Victims of offences (Male / female, of all ages)
- Program Description:
Sken:nen A'Onsonton has a working relationship with the Court of Kahnawake, Peacekeepers (Kahnawake police force) and Prosecutors. The facilitator meets with each individual involved in the conflict to explain the process and how to work together to resolve the conflict. Individuals must take responsibility for their actions. Once all individuals are aware of the process, they come together as a group. If a written document is required after the process, everyone must sign and receive a copy. The process can take many sessions until a final resolution is reached. It takes as many circle sessions as necessary and no blame is placed on anyone. Focus is not on the persons involved; it is the act/behaviour that is the focal point.
- Program Successes/Impact:
Having influenced the policies and procedures regarding proactive conflict resolution.
- Key Lessons/Challenges:
Obtaining funding. Lack of permanent funding makes it difficult to retain skilled, qualified workers.
- Program in operation since:
2000.
- Program:
Ongoing.
- Date modified: