Welcome to the Ontario Justice Education Network
Key areas
Teacher resources
Our resources are legally accurate, curriculum-linked, and tested with students.
The OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trials for High School Students
Join your local mock trial tournament.
Training
Continuing Professional Development, facilitator training, and video resources.
About OJEN
Find out more about who we are and what we do.
Justice education programs
We run programs in community settings and with special audiences.
Book a courthouse visit
Bring your class or youth group to visit a courthouse and watch court.
Book a guest speaker
We can connect you with a legal expert who can talk to your audience.
Get involved
Volunteer, donate, or work with us.
OJEN News
2022 Central East Region Poster Challenge Winner
Every year, grade 5 students from around the province take part in OJEN’s Poster Challenge Program. Working with their teachers and with OJEN materials to learn about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the students choose the Charter right that means the most to them and design beautiful posters that represent why that right matters […]
2022 Toronto Region Poster Challenge Winner
Every year, grade 5 students from around the province take part in OJEN’s Poster Challenge Program. Working with their teachers and with OJEN materials to learn about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the students choose the Charter right that means the most to them and design beautiful posters that represent why that right matters […]
From The OJEN Blog
Youth Leadership Team (YLT) members share their experiences with Together 180
An important factor contributing to the success of OJEN’s programs for youth is the involvement of a Youth Leadership Team (YLT). YLT members are hired from the communities where pilot programs are offered, and can be involved in various stages of a pilot program. From development through delivery and evaluation, input from YLT members helps […]
Legal Artivism
OJEN’s success in reaching broad and diverse youth audiences, is based on our practice of forging collaborative partnerships with existing youth-serving organisations. Meeting youth in their communities and tailoring programs to meet their unique needs and interests, opens the door to meaningful exchange about law and the legal system. It fosters engagement and creates a […]