
| DATE OF EVENT: | November 16, 2009 3:00pm-5:30pm |
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| TITLE OF EVENT: | Humanising Justice: Restorative Justice Principles and Practices |
| LOCATION: | Ottawa University
Room 4101 Desmarais Building 55 Laurier Avenue East Ottawa, ON |
| ATTENDANCE: | Ottawa University students and faculty |
| PRESENTER(S): |
Scott Harris – Director General of Citizen Engagement, Correctional Service of Canada Shannon Moroney – Artist, Advocate and Writer for Social Justice Lorraine Berzins – Community Chair, Church Council on Justice and Corrections The presentation will be moderated by Ernie Tannis – Lawyer, Mediator, and Restorative Justice Advocate |
| SUMMARY: |
Scott Harris will give a brief overview of Restorative Justice. Shannon Moroney will speak of her experience with crime and Restorative Justice. Lorraine Berzins will discuss some of the challenges that face our criminal justice system. Following these presentations, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a mock Restorative Justice Circle; an encounter meant to address the harm caused by a particular action, including the victim, offender, and community. |
| CONSIDERATIONS: | Light refreshments will be served |
| CONTACT: | For more info, please contact
Kimberly Mann (613) 239-1173 rjnetwork@storm.ca |
| PLANNING PARTNERS: | Restorative Justice Network of Ottawa Restorative Justice Division, Correctional Service Canada |