Correctional Service Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada

Restorative Justice Week 2009

Restorative Justice Week 2009 - Fostering a Restorative Worldview

Events Prairies

Communities Responding to Human Needs

DATE OF EVENT: Friday November 27, 2009 13:00 to 16:00 hrs
TITLE OF EVENT: Communities Responding to Human Needs
LOCATION: Edmonton Institution
21611 Meridian Street
Edmonton, AB
T5Y 6E7
ATTENDANCE: • Local MP and MLA
• Victim Services
• Crime Reduction Partners
• CAC
• Half-way Houses (local)
• Local Seminary Colleges & Universities
• Local Religious Communities
• General Public (Volunteers)
PRESENTER(S):

Annette Stanwick, BScN – victim of crime and now Freedom Facilitator. She is an author, “Forgiveness: The Mystery and Miracles.” She is a speaker and Restorative Justice Advocate.

Julia Loewen – also a victim. She is also a speaker and singer who talks on issues of mental illness.

Elder Dave LaSwiss – once a perpetrator and now a successful and respected elder who lives and speaks of the goodness of the Creator

Dr. Farzad Bawani – Psychologist (ten minute putting it all together – the overview)

SUMMARY: • Annette Stamwick will be speaking from being a victim of crime to the healing through forgiveness
• Julia Leowen will open and close the event in song. She will also speak of the effects of growing up with parents of mental health and its impact.
• Elder David LaSwiss will center on success in the ability to change
• Dr. Farzad Bawani – connecting the dots overview
CONSIDERATIONS: Light refreshments will be served
CONTACT: For more info, please contact Jan Massez at (780) 472-6052 Ext 288 or massezjd@csc-scc.gc.ca
PLANNING PARTNERS: SEdmonton Institution Restorative Justice Committee Regional Chaplaincy CSC Transformation Team EIFW – tables and chairs RHQ- Community Engagement