Friends in Toronto Community Services
From Programs to Advocacy Through Action
FIT Community Services was not founded to be neutral in the face of harm.
We were founded to respond practically, relationally, and courageously to injustice experienced by youth, families, and communities navigating systems that too often fail to protect, listen, or heal.
Our transformation did not come from rebranding or ideology.
It came from practice.
Our Foundation: Restorative Justice, Access to Justice, and Community Care
We believe justice must do more than punish.
It must repair harm, restore dignity, and rebuild trust. From the beginning, FITCS has committed to expanding access to restorative justice for:
Youth navigating conflict, criminalization, or system involvement
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Families affected by trauma, separation, or institutional intervention
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Individuals harmed by violence, discrimination, or systemic neglect
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Our programs—Healing Circles, decision-making training, family engagement, and community dialogue—were designed to meet people where systems often do not.
And they worked.
Restorative justice, as we practice it, centers:
Accountability without dehumanization
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Healing without erasure of harm
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Community voice alongside legal process
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Prevention grounded in relationship, not surveillance
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What the Work Revealed
As our work deepened, so did our understanding.
We began to see that:
Community Advocacy and Support Services
Educational Workshops and Training
Our workshops focus on anti-racism and justice education.
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Hear from those we’ve helped in the community.
“The team at FITCS truly cares about its members.”
“FITCS has made a real difference in our lives.”
“Their approach is both compassionate and effective.”
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