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
Suite 3
926 Baker Street
PO BOX 533 Stn. Main
Cranbrook, BC V1C 4J1
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