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2007 National Restorative Justice Youth Writing Contest

Mediation Services, YOUCAN and Simon Fraser University, with the support of VOMA and the Correctional Service of Canada, present: 2007 National Restorative Justice Youth Writing Contest

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Teachers
Win a Library Package for your School!
Great Titles on Restorative Justice!

  • 3 different age categories
  • Students can win a trip to Quebec City
  • Submissions must be in by June 29, 2007
  • Winners published November 2007

Fix The Hurt ages 12-14

Tell us about a time when someone hurt someone else (taking something that wasn't theirs, hitting, name-calling, etc.)

How was it fixed in a way that let the two people be friends again?

What part of how it was fixed let the people be friends?


RJ In My Hood ages 15-18

Tell us about real life Restorative Justice that is happening in your community. Or, maybe a situation that could have benefited from a Restorative process.

A community can be your school, neighbourhood, your city, your place of worship, etc.


Facing the Questions ages 19-25

Identify a controversy or question that is central to Restorative Justice.

What is the impact on victim, offender and community?

What are the different perspectives and concerns?

What is a possible solution and how does it address the different concerns you've mentioned?

For complete details, including rules, see: http://www.mediationserviceswpg.ca/contest/