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Strategic Planning 2017-2018
Cranbrook and District Restorative Justice Society – Strategic Plan – July 2017 to July 2018
Board Members: Amber Riel, Avery Hulbert, Carla McDonald, Don Kawano, Rachelle Golding, Kevin Ward, Brandon Veenstra
Facilitator: Jacquie Dust
Program Coordinator: Doug McPhee
Goals:
- Recruit 4 to 9 Board Members
- Recruit potential facilitators
- Recruit potential members with a diverse background and skill set
Activities/Tasks:
- Advertised by Word-of-Mouth, targeted recruitment
- Website developed to promote and inform public of CDRJS activities and needs
- Run local ads
- Marketing Committee formed
- Make presentations to local organizations: Chamber of Commerce, City of Cranbrook RCMP, SD5, Rotary, Sunrise Rotary, Fish/Wildlife, Ktunaxa Nation
- Develop Information Package
Status:
- Recruitment carried forward from 2016-17
Goals:
- Increase the awareness and skills of the Board and Membership in Restorative Justice issues and practice.
- Develop effective communication and training selection protocols.
Activities/Tasks:
- Create a Budget Line Item to Support Membership Skill Development
- Create Communication Links to Encourage Membership
- Request Capacity Development Funds in each Grant Proposal
- Develop a Selection Process
- Encourage Board Participation
Status:
- New for 2017-18
Goals:
- Provide and encourage meaningful engagement for members and board members
- Create types of Potential Participation or Engagement – general support, information and networking, project based volunteer, regular volunteer, facilitator, board member
Activities/Goals:
- Survey the level of engagement
- Definition of Membership
- Opportunities Available for Members
- Focus Group for Input into the Definition of “What it Means to be a Member”
- Doug to design survey draft and circulate to board; will them bring distribution recommendations to next board meeting
Status:
- New for 2017-18
Goals: Program Coordinator
- Maintain Program Contractor/Coordinator Position subject to funding
Activities/Tasks:
- Contract expired in June 2017-08-04
- Board to extend contract until September 201
- Board to conduct a Performance Review in September 2017
- Status of the contract will be determined based on the Performance Review
Status:
- Program Coordinator Contract carried forward from September 2015
Goals:
- Maintain meaningful Board involvement in the ongoing direction of CDRJS
Activities/Tasks:
- Regular monthly Board Meetings
- All transactions and publications are vetted through the board
- Review Operational Manual
- Bring practice into line with the New Societies Act and Standards of Practice
- Ongoing maintenance of file management systems
Status:
- Board coordination and responsibilities carried forward from September 2015.
Goals:
- Maintain Credibility in Training
- Foster and grow positive relationships with RCMP, Crown prosecutors, justice professionals
- Diversify: increase the client base
- Transition from society to a larger organization
- Rebranding initiatives
- Organization and execution of a transition plan to facilitate our expansion with Humanity Network
Activities/Tasks:
- Sponsor local CJF Training Session
- Solicit support from new RCMP staff
- Review/create MOU with SD5, Crown and Conservation
- Maintain a database system for data management
- Improve data collection
- Organize and facilitate a special meeting of both Boards to strategize the changes
Status:
- Maintain operational focus on organization expansion
- Diversify
- Enhance the data collection process
Goals:
Develop a substantive and predictable funding base
- Research new funding initiatives for new organization status and development
Activities/Tasks:
- Work with membership to identify a group who may be interested in researching grants and grant applications
- Develop a subcommittee: Branding and Marketing Committee
Status:
- Maintain the program and operational focus on fundraising
Goals:
- Create a society image and branding that supports the diversification of CDRJS and the changes required by the Societies Act and Standards of Practice:
Activities/Tasks:
- Work with membership to identify a committee interesting in developing a new branding for CDRJS:
- Name
- Mission Statement
- Vision
- Logo
- Website
Status:
- Funding for rebranding was obtained through CBT and Civil Forfeiture
Goals:
- Increase the participation and awareness of law enforcement officials and Crown through referrals to CDRJS
Activities/Tasks:
- Maintain meaningful communication with h the RCMP Crown Prosecutors and justice professionals
- Provide inservice opportunities on Restorative Justice
- Maintain and build on MOU agreements with SD5 and Ktunaxa Nation Council
Status:
- MOU with KNC is in progress July 2017
Goals:
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Increase the participation and awareness of law enforcement officials and Crown through referrals to CDRJS
Activities/Tasks:
- Maintain meaningful communication with h the RCMP Crown Prosecutors and justice professionals
- Provide inservice opportunities on Restorative Justice
- Maintain and build on MOU agreements with SD5 and Ktunaxa Nation Council
Status:
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MOU with KNC is in progress July 2017
Goals:
- To increase the number of file referrals through improved communication and collaboration with the RCMP
- Expand the program and the service to the community by encouraging referrals from other agencies and communities in this district.
Activities/Tasks:
- Hold a Summit Meeting with Crown and RCMP
- Build further opportunities to work with RCMP, Crown, Ktunaxa, SD5, Conservation
Status:
- The number of referrals have grown yearly since 2015
Cranbrook and District Restorative Justice Society is a Not-for-Profit organization which relies on grants and donations in order to support the our valuable contribution to the district. Your donations will enable CDRJS to train facilitators, offer public education and awareness, operate the office and support the community by providing restorative justice as an alternative to traditional court processes.
Thank you in advance!
Suite 3
926 Baker Street
PO BOX 533 Stn. Main
Cranbrook, BC V1C 4J1
Office: (250) 489-8999
Other: (250) 489-9622
Email: doug.mcphee@me.com
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Other times when required
The organizational and administrative services for the East Kootenay Humanity Network and the Hate and Race Based Incident Response is provided by Cranbrook and District Restorative Justice Society.