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Restorative Justice Week 2009

Restorative Justice Week 2009 - Fostering a Restorative Worldview

Events Ontario

Restorative Justice Over Coffee

DATE OF EVENT: November 18, 2009
7:00pm-9:00pm
TITLE OF EVENT: Restorative Justice Over Coffee
LOCATION: Umi Café
Corner of Somerset and Percy
Ottawa, ON
ATTENDANCE: Everyone is welcome
PRESENTER(S):

Ernie Tannis - Solicitor, Mediator, and Social Justice Advocate

Randall James - Past participant with the Collaborative Justice Program

Robin MacDonald - Restorative Justice Storyteller

Eric Vieweg - From the Ottawa Band, The Withering Pines

SUMMARY:

Ernie Tannie will kick off the evening with a brief overview of Restorative Justice. He will also be moderating the evening.

Randall James will speak of his experience with the Collaborative Justice Program.

Robin Macdonald will read a short story.

We will view a DVD entitled Unexpected Peace which looks at Restorative Justice from the perspective of a victim of violent crime.

The crowd will be given an opportunity throughout the ask questions and speak with Restorative Justice practitioners and advocates.

Eric will provide a musical interlude at certain points in the evening.

You may also view artwork by Shannon Moroney around the café.

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