Downtown Community Court Videos

Vancouver's Downtown Community Court is a pilot project that aims to reduce crime and improve public safety by addressing underlying problems that lead to offenders committing crimes. Videos produced by the Society introduce you to the court, explain how it works, and detail how the court is working with the community.

A high number of offenders in downtown Vancouver have health and social problems, including alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, homelessness and poverty. The court takes a problem-solving approach to address offenders' needs and circumstances.

To achieve this, the court is creating new relationships, both within the justice system and with health and social services, community organizations, area residents, merchants, faith communities and schools.

Visit www.communitycourt.bc.ca for more complete information about the Downtown Community Court.

These videos were developed by the Justice Education Society on behalf of the Downtown Community Court, with a grant from The  Law Foundation of BC.

Introduction to the Downtown Community Court
This video provides an overview of the court.

How it Works
Follow three fictional offenders as they make their way through the court.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3



Involving Community
Learn how the court is reaching out to the community to educate the public about and help offenders compensate the community for the harm caused by their criminal activity.