Restorative Justice Week 2010

The theme for Restorative Justice Week 2010, which will be held November 14-21, 2010, is "Reflexions Past, Present and Future ”. This theme acknowledges the beginning of a new decade as a good time to reflect on the growth and achievements of the past; to take stock of the present; and to set new objectives for the future. Read our introduction letter for more information on this year's theme.

To celebrate Restorative Justice Week and consequently promote Restorative Justice, we encourage individuals and communities, including faith groups, to recognise the Week and to organise events and share resources wherever possible.

In the sections described below, you will find links to documents and Web pages about:

• National and Local Events for Restorative Justice Week 2010;
• Complimentary Resources (General and Faith-Based);
• Provincial and Municipal Proclamations;
• How you can become involved; and
• Who to contact for more information.

 

Restorative Justice Week 2010 – Events

National Restorative Justice Week Symposium

This year’s National Restorative Justice Week Symposium is taking place in Regina, Saskatchewan on November 14–16, 2010. Please visit the 2010 National Restorative Justice Symposium website for more information.

Local Restorative Justice Week Events

Our Local Events Page offers a list of Restorative Justice Week Events taking place across the country.

Restorative Justice Week 2010 – Complimentary Resources

General Resources

Our Complimentary Resources Page offers a description of various complimentary resources, such as resource kits, posters, bookmarks, etc. that are available to you to help promote Restorative Justice Week and learn about the subject matter.

Faith-Based Resources

The Faith-Based Resources Page offers various faith-based resources, such as leaflets for reflection, speaker lists, sacred texts, etc. that are meant to assist faith communities to learn about and practice restorative justice.

Restorative Justice Week 2010 – Proclamations

Every year the Correctional Service Canada calls upon municipalities across Canada to proclaim the third week of November as Restorative Justice Week.  Our Canadian Proclamations Page provides information on provincial and municipal proclamations across Canada, as well as the necessary Proclamations Forms.

How can you become involved?  What can you do to help?

• Organise events in your communities to help celebrate Restorative Justice Week 2010. We even have a few ideas on what you can do.
• Help us populate our Local Event Page. Complete and submit an Event Form (HTML | RTF) to advertise your event on our website.
• Use and distribute our complimentary resources by completing and submitting an Order Form (Online Form | PDF | RTF) or printing your own.
• Write and submit an article, using the proper criteria, for this year’s Basic Resource Kit reflecting on this year’s theme.
• Talk to your city council about Proclaiming Restorative Justice Week. Feel free to use our Proclamation Letter and Generic Proclamation Form to do so.

For more information …

For more information about Restorative Justice Week, or for guidance with regards to Events, Resources, or Proclamations, please contact:

restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca, OR

Manon Buck,
Restorative Justice Division
(613) 992-8390
manon.buck@csc-scc.gc.ca

Michelle Landry,
Chaplaincy Branch
(613) 995-8366
michelle.landry@csc-scc.gc.ca