ARJA (The Provincial Association) holds the following values:

• Transparency - The Association is open and honest is all its communications

• Leadership - The Association provides a vision for restorative justice in Alberta and takes an active role in advocating for restorative justice

• Proactive - The Association anticipates and values the resources and education needed for restorative justice and provides leadership

• Collective action - The Association recognizes and values the need to work together to achieve its mission and goals

• Accountability - The Association members will hold each other accountable to these principles

Our beliefs

• We believe that a Restorative Justice process changes the manner in which people deal with crime and conflict to a positive and transforming process for the community.
   
• The Provincial Association believes that the best way for members to make positive changes for their own involvement with Restorative Justice and for the community is a collective voice through an organization.

• The Provincial Association believes that Restorative Justice is a continuum of services that involve the victim, offender and the community and incorporates the principles of respect, inclusiveness, accountability, reparation, restoration, and community involvement.