OARS Community Transitions - Offenders Aid And Rehabilitation Services Of S.A. Inc.

Welcome to OARS Community Transitions, a Quality Improvement Council quality accredited organisation.

OARS Community Transitions, one of Australia's most innovative non-government Crime Prevention Agency based in Adelaide South Australia. This web site is designed to inform and educate you about OARS Community Transitions, its objectives, policies and services, and about broader criminal justice issues. You can browse around extensive resources on crime and justice on this site, download documents and go to our criminal justice links page.

If your interest is more personal and you require assistance, our contact details are below. You may wish to phone or email us about your needs.

If you would like to be a part of the services team and help as a volunteer, or assist us financially, please contact us and we would be more than happy to respond. Our Volunteer Brochure is also on this site.

Most importantly, become a part of our vision to strengthen communities by reducing crime and its impact.

Strong communities with positive social connections underpinned by restorative practices.

Reduce social harm by strengthening communities and social inclusion through the provision of restorative justice services, high quality treatment and rehabilitation services, support and advocacy, at critical transition points.

Katy Hutchison's Presentation - Incorporating the Inaugural Brendan Ryan Memorial Lecture and the Launch of the SA Chapter of Restorative Practices International.

Please download this invitation if you are interested in attending an event that will inspire you. Invitation to Katy Hutchison Presentation 3 May 2012

The speaker will be Katy Hutchison, a native of Canada, who is a concerned parent and restorative justice advocate and shares a personal story.

Her presentation examines how alcohol and other drug use, bullying. peer pressure, and misguided choices in an unchaperoned setting caused devastation to her family. More details about Katy can be found at www.katyhutchisonpresents.com

If you are seeking to make our community a safer place, to give victims a voice and provide an opportunity for a person who causes harm to develop some understanding of the impact of what he/she has done and accept responsibility for that harm, then please don't miss out on hearing Katy's presentation.

The evening will incorporate the launch of the South Australian Chapter of Restorative Practices International and the Inaugural Brendan Ryan Memorial Lecture.

Bookings are Essential: Please note there is limited seating at the venue and reservations should be made via email to dlaycock@restorativejustice.com.au by Tuesday, 24 April 2012, including the name of the attendee and email address. Confirmation will be emailed to you. After all seating is taken, a reserve list will be maintained in the event of cancellations.