SASKATOON — The Ministry of Education is allocating $131,000 annually to support the Saskatoon Restorative Action Program’s (RAP) delivery of school-based restorative programming.
This initiative supports Saskatchewan's Action Plan to Address Bullying and Cyberbullying and protects students by helping them build the skills they need to navigate conflict and stay connected to their school communities, according to Sask. Education.
The funding is allocated from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029.
RAP will also receive up to $142,506 annually from the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General over the next four years, beginning April 1.
RAP works directly with youth to develop and practice conflict management, relationship-building and leadership skills through an approach focused on prevention, intervention and reconnection. They also provide students, families and schools with the knowledge, skills, resources and supports needed to feel safe and accepted at school, in the community, and online. By supporting students in addressing challenges early and constructively, the program helps create safer, more connected school environments, according to Sask. Education.
The program partners with Saskatoon Public and Catholic School Divisions to deliver services in 14 high schools and provides programming at North Battleford Comprehensive High School through a project with Living Sky School Division.
"The Restorative Action Program provides young people with an opportunity to take accountability, repair harm and learn from their actions," RAP Saskatoon interim president Darren Bohmann said.
"It focuses on meaningful conversations, strengthening relationships and discovering positive pathways forward."
The ministry says that through prevention activities, one-on-one interventions and reconnection supports, RAP helps students address issues such as bullying, interpersonal conflict, mental health challenges, substance use and other barriers to learning.
