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Restorative Justice Week 2009

Restorative Justice Week 2009 - Fostering a Restorative Worldview

Events Ontario

Humanising Justice: Restorative Justice Principles and Practices

DATE OF EVENT: November 16, 2009 3:00pm-5:30pm
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