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Restorative Justice Week 2005 National Report
Personally, I believe that restorative justice works. That is, I believe that restorative justice—when done properly—promotes justice. I believe that restorative justice must be seen as one important measure, in a list of measures that is available in our justice system. One of those key challenges is to ensure that restorative justice programs deliver on their promise of helping victims and communities to heal and helping offenders to understand—and be genuinely remorseful—for the hurt they have caused. So, the key question is: How do we ensure that restorative justice programs accomplish their goals? And the follow-up question to that, from my point of view, is: What can the Government of Canada do to help? Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Irwin Cotler, November 19, 2005 |  |
BACKGROUND
Restorative Justice Week is celebrated annually across Canada since 1996. Restorative Justice Week is recognized every third week of November to acknowledge the impacts and achievements of the restorative justice approach and its application in the traditional criminal justice system. Restorative Justice Week is also a time to celebrate all practitioners involved through community organizations and the Canadian criminal justice system, as well as the many Canadians who are becoming increasingly invested in restorative justice.
Restorative Justice Week was initiated by CSC, the Interfaith Committee on Chaplaincy within CSC's Chaplaincy Division, and the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division. For more than a decade, restorative justice and its associated practices have been used to resolve conflicts of various natures and that which result from crime. The use of restorative justice as a viable response to the impacts of crime is increasing throughout Canada and is expanding throughout the world as countries celebrate International Restorative Justice Week.
CSC, working with a wide network of partners, has ensured the expansion and promotion of Restorative Justice Week throughout Canada. Restorative Justice Week, originally born out of a day called "Prisoners Sunday'', is an opportunity to reach out to Canadians and engage them in an ongoing dialogue concerning the social response to crime and the areas where restorative justice has demonstrated its benefits through practice in healing the harms affecting Canadians as a result of crime.
Restorative Justice Week continues to actively inspire Canadians and to:
- Educate the public on the principles and values of restorative justice processes and initiatives;
- Inform the public of the multitude of restorative justice initiatives and programs that are available across Canada;
- Build safer communities by breaking the cycles of violence and victimization among people;
- Engage Canadians to work with CSC in building strong, safe and supportive environments.
In the face of crime and conflict, restorative justice is a philosophy and an approach that views crime and conflict principally as harm done to people and relationships. It strives to provide support and safe opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those affected (victims, offenders, and community) to encourage accountability, reparation, and a movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing, safety and closure.
Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division, CSC, 1998
In contrast to the traditional criminal justice system in place in Canada, restorative justice views crime and conflict differently as focus is placed on the harm caused by crime and/or conflict and the means to minimize the harm experienced by all parties involved rather than simply viewing crime as the laws that are broken.
Public safety is dependent on offenders, victims, and the community locating a process that promotes communication, administers a sense of responsibility and ability to ultimately repair the harm done to victims and reduce future harm by preventing crime.
This process is similar to that used by Canadians resolving social and familial conflict appropriately through a respectful process involving an exchange that promotes understanding and seeks to repair the harms experienced between the parties to restore healthy, safe and functional relationships.
For this process to be effective in the area of corrections, offenders need to be sincerely accountable for their actions and for the harms they have caused through a process of self-exploration and victim empathy. Restorative justice seeks redress for victims, compensation by offenders, and reintegration of both within the community.
Safer communities are built through co-operative efforts by individuals, communities, and governmental sectors. In contrast to the traditional criminal justice system which tends to be more exclusionary to the individuals involved, restorative justice views criminal actions more comprehensively and involves more parties impacted by crime.
Restorative justice approaches actively help people interested in facing the impacts of crime and conflict directly. In doing so, such approaches provide support to victims, offenders, and community members. A variety of healing and reparative initiatives are employed in the restorative justice approach. They include:
- Victim-offender mediation: a face-to-face encounter and dialogue between victim and offender;
- Surrogate victim-offender mediation: a face-to-face encounter and dialogue between a victim and an offender (not the victim’s actual offender) who has committed a similar offence as to that experienced by the victim;
- Sentencing circles inspired by Aboriginal traditions;
- Community justice forums: bringing victim and offender together with their supporters to discuss harm done and to create restorative solutions; and
- Other restorative justice processes, dependant on the wishes of the participants, such as letter exchanges.
The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) continually strives in its commitment, "To ensure that the concerns of victims are taken into account in discharging our responsibilities" (CSC Mission Statement, Strategic Objectives 1.10).
CSC's Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division is committed to fostering the development of restorative justice. This Division contributes to strategic developments within the organization moving restorative justice initiatives in a positive direction.
OVERVIEW OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WEEK 2005
Theme and Resources
The theme for Restorative Justice Week 2005 was the result of a creative consultation and selection process involving a number of external partners including offenders, victims, victim serving agencies, CSC staff, criminal justice partners, restorative justice practitioners, and faith community representatives. Following a thorough review of all suggested themes, “Wisdom Gained Through Experience” was selected as it acknowledges the years of dedication, energy and passion that many Canadians have given in planting and nurturing the principles of Restorative Justice.
“Wisdom Gained Through Experience” speaks to the natural place of restorative options in our society. It acknowledges that restorative justice has deep roots in various traditions and cultures as well as having set new roots into the contemporary justice system. It celebrates the growing body of experience, writing, and research which enables practitioners to branch out into different areas and applications of those principles. It provides a means to climb higher and to see further.
While this theme celebrates the development of restorative justice through the many experiences, initiatives and projects, it also recognizes that continued wisdom will result from past and future developments in restorative justice as progressive steps are made to have restorative justice principles integrated into Canadian policy in the justice system and beyond, in schools, and society as a whole.
Restorative Justice Week 2005 shares stories, wisdom and research; celebrate successes and results; recognizes contributions; and considers areas where restorative justice needs to extend its reach and identify the challenges for the continued application of restorative justice in responding to the harm caused by crime and conflict among all Canadians.
As in the last nine years, many individuals and groups have generously contributed to the production of various resources for Restorative Justice Week 2005. We are grateful to all who have shared their reflections and insights on restorative justice and on this year's theme, as well as the many individuals and groups who dedicate their time, expertise, skills and unique perspectives to advancing the principles of restorative justice in their own communities and lives.
Based on the theme presented, the Gatineau-based graphic design firm KABOOM! Communication Design Inc., participated in a consultation process to appropriately capture the theme and produce an image to convey some of the inherent messages. As a result of their work, the following image with the symbolic representation of the tree growing out of rocky terrain illustrates the harsh environment in which restorative justice has deeply planted its roots and persistently grown over the last decade in Canadian society. It has done so through the sharing of collective wisdom and flourished through the experiences of victims, offenders, practitioners, community groups, and leaders. It is this sharing of experience which has led to the growing interest in restorative justice principles throughout the world. This image represented Restorative Justice Week 2005 on all materials.
With the theme
and image in place, the following resources were produced:
- Basic Resource Kit - prepared by the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division with the input from internal and external partners;
- Poster - prepared by the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division.
- Generic Proclamation - prepared by the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division.
- Christian Resources- electronic publication prepared by the Chaplaincy Division;
- Christian Leaflet - prepared by the Chaplaincy Division; and
- Interfaith Leaflet- prepared by the Chaplaincy Division.
- Spiritual Reflections on the Theme - prepared by the Chaplaincy Division.
Restorative Justice Week 2005 materials were available online from the CSC Internet website allowing a wider audience to access the materials within the kits on a national and international level. The Basic Resource Kit and the Restorative Justice Week poster were available free of charge through Internet order, by mail, fax, and e-mail.
 Tania Petrellis, Project Officer and Ginette Lortie, Administrative Officer from the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division, CSC, distributing resource kits at NHQ. |
The Restorative Justice Week 2005 Resource Kit involved written collaborations by victims, community members, restorative justice practitioners, criminal justice partners, and much more. The Spiritual Resources (published electronically only) included prayers, liturgical aids, articles reflecting restorative justice at work within faith communities, and other multi-faith resources.
This year the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division processed 446 orders received from the general public requesting Restorative Justice Week 2005 materials. This represents a percentage increase of 46% over the number of orders received in 2004 (n=306).
| CANADIAN ORDERS | |
|---|---|
| Basic Resource Kit | 1,800 |
| Posters | 2,262 |
1,931 Restorative Justice Week 2005 kits and 2,498 posters were mailed out. Of the 446 orders, 406 were Canadian requests and the remaining 40 were international orders. In comparison to 2004, there was a percentage increase of 49% for resource kits and an impressive increase of 91% for Restorative Justice Week 2005 posters.
The majority of the orders received were from Ontario, followed by British Columbia, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
In addition to the online orders, the Restorative Justice Division distributed materials by mail directly to all CSC sites. Basic Resource Kits were also distributed to the Regional Deputy Commissioners (RDC), EXCOM Members, the National Steering Committee, the Federal/Provincial/Territorial (FPT) Working Group, the Wardens of all Federal institutions, District Parole Offices, District Directors in each Region, and community partners.
International communities have continued to look to Canada and the Correctional Service of Canada for reference materials to add to their annual celebration of Restorative Justice Week or to share in CSC's annual Restorative Justice Week theme. In doing so, Restorative Justice Week moves forward on a global level making communities aware of the Restorative Justice approach and processes while benefiting, healing and resolving conflict in all levels of community.
| INTERNATIONAL ORDERS | |
|---|---|
| Basic Resource Kit | 131 |
| Posters | 236 |
29 orders from the United States of America (CA, IL, KS, MN, ME, MO, VT,
and WI);
3 orders from England;
2 orders from South Africa;
1 order from Belgium;
1 order from Costa Rica;
1 order from Germany;
1 order from Pakistan;
1 order from Switzerland; and
1
order from Ukraine.
Restorative Justice Week Proclamations
Mayors, Reeves, Councillors and Community Leaders of every town and city across Canada were invited to proclaim November 13th to the 20th as Restorative Justice Week 2005.
In 2004, 46 towns and cities in Canada proclaimed Restorative Justice Week in their communities for the first year ever in Canadian history. During Restorative Justice Week 2005, 117 municipalities responded to the call and of those that responded, 111 towns and cities across Canada proclaimed Restorative Justice Week 2005. There was an increase of 65 Restorative Justice Week proclamations in 2005, which represents a percentage increase of 141%.
Of the 111 proclamations signed by Canadian
municipalities, the following chart illustrates the Canadian population
affected by the proclamation and thus providing an indication of the number of
Canadians made aware of restorative justice and/or that have increased their
knowledge of restorative justice principles and approaches in addressing the
harms as a result of crime and conflict.
Of the 111 Canadian municipalities that proclaimed Restorative Justice Week 2005 across Canada:
- 4,347,602 Canadians were represented by the proclamations;
- 10.29% of Canadian municipalities were represented by the proclamations;
- 13.69% of the Canadian population were represented by the proclamations.
Restorative Justice Week Proclamations in the United States of America
Charlottesville, Virginia proclaimed Restorative Justice Week 2005.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Restorative Justice Week events and conferences were organized by several countries to commemorate the week around the world and advance the work in restorative justice including those listed below:
Manchester, England, UK
November 9-11, 2005
Restorative Justice Conference – The Next Step: Developing Restorative Communities
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted a number of events throughout the week.
Sunday 13 November:
Services of
Worship at East Belfast Mission and Eglington Presbyterian Church with a theme of Restorative Justice.
Monday 14 November:
Terry
O'Connell, Real Justice – A
workshop hosted by the Family Group Conference Forum (NI) on “Integrating
Restorative Practice: Realities and Challenges”. Contact:
Mena Wilson, Tel: 02890 705495 Fax: 02890 792499 email Mena@Unicornconsultancy.co.uk
Tuesday 15 November:
The Award ceremony for the 4 winners
of a Poetry Competition
aimed at raising awareness of restorative justice among secondary level young
people through schools and youth groups.
and
Restorative Justice – what can it offer? Held at Ballysillan Community Forum, Belfast
Wednesday 16 November:
Greater Shankill Alternatives - ‘Creating Inclusive Communities’: A launch of an
anti-racism restorative justice project, Mount Gilbert School
Thursday 17 November & Friday 18 November:
“Shattered Lives, Hope of Healing”:
a two-day Workshop by Dave Gustafson
and Sandi Bergen for experienced practitioners in Restorative
Practices in relation to violent crime and communal violence.
Brattleboro, VT, USA
What is justice and what does it require? When a
crime occurs, what needs to happen? How should we as a society respond to
wrongdoing? What is Restorative Justice? These and other provocative questions
took center stage at the Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro Community Justice Center.
BCJC hosted a community forum of film and discussion to mark the beginning of
International Restorative Justice Week 2005.
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Marquette University hosted a number of events throughout the week of November 13-17, 2005.
Monday, Nov. 14
The Marquette Law School presented Restorative Justice Movie Night. The Restorative Justice Initiative screened short films about the restorative
justice process and specifically, the work of the Marquette program at the
Green Bay Correctional Institution
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Dr. Mark Umbreit, the 2005 Marquette
Law School visiting Boden professor, led The
Art of Restorative Justice Dialogue, a training seminar for
those who would like to know more about how restorative justice and the
peacemaking process work, as well as those who wish to augment earlier
meditation training.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Umbreit presented the keynote
lecture, Restorative Justice in the 21st
Century: A Social Movement Full of Opportunities and Pitfalls.
In addition to his position as the Marquette Law School visiting Boden
Professor, Umbreit is a professor and the founding director of the Center for
Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota School of
Social Work. He also serves on the faculty of the Center for Spirituality
and Healing in the University of Minnesota Academic Health Center.
Thursday, Nov. 17
Victims who have benefited from
restorative justice, restorative justice practitioners and students met to
discuss their experiences in the program over a brown bag lunch.
Minnesota Department of Corrections, USA
Wednesday, Nov. 16
3:00 p.m. Offenders at Shakopee Prison will make toys for children in need.
Thursday, Nov. 17
Offenders at Shakopee will cut soup lables and box tops for local schools.
Friday, Nov. 18
Restorative justice video and information materials will be presented to offenders at all state prisons.
St-Louis, MO, USA
The University of Missouri - St. Louis hosted a number of events throughout International Restorative Justice Week 2005 from November 13 to 19, 2005.
"Weaving Barriers Against Violence"
November 13, 2005
Location: Central Reform Congregation - 5020 Waterman
Documentary Film Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth and Reconciliation with special guest Linda Biehl of the Amy Biehl Foundation and local artist Larry Wilkinson and others exhibiting and selling their work. The film is an award-winning documentary about four heart-rending stories from the apartheid era and conversation with Linda Biehl who tests the limits of restorative justice with healing and reconciliation after the death of her daughter Amy at the hands of a town mob.
"Strategies for Restoring Community"
November 15, 2005
Location: University of Missouri, St. Louis
Keynote speaker William Whitcomb, Community Relations Service U.S. Department of Justice describes his work in easing racial tension, responding to hate crimes and diffusing volatile situations involving police and schools. Mr. Whitcomb is joined by other panelists representing perspectives of victims, offenders and community members.
"Restorative Justice: Native American Contributions and Experiences"
November 18, 2005
Location: Washington University
Honorable Amy Lovell, Chief Judge for the Pueblo of Zia located in New Mexico speaks from experience in providing training and technical assistance to communities that are traditionally underserved with a focus on, but not limited to, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. She is recognized for establishing "Healing to Wellness Courts" that address drug use, truancy and juvenile delinquency, while at the same time maintain and respect American Indian traditions. Judge Lovell is joined by Mr. Raymond Perales who developed a restorative justice and balanced approach to effectively address juvenile delinquency and substance abuse within the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes located on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.
INTERNATIONAL UPDATE
PACT
PACT Youth Crime Reduction Program endorsed by the United Nations, released the Seven Facts for Restorative Justice Week, November 13 – 20, 2005, in relation to youth crime:
1. Restorative Justice concentrates on getting
to youth early and eroding the foundation for criminal and violent behaviour;
2. It frees up the courts and the police to deal more effectively with
the most serious cases;
3. It ensures accountability for
all offenders;
4. It focuses on healing and
empowering victims;
5. It saves taxpayer money;
6. It isn’t just about victim-offender mediation.
http://www.pactprogram.ca/Frameset/Content.taf?item_uid=232
Prison Fellowship (PF): Centre For Justice And Reconciliation
PF reports in its Justice Network Newsletter, January 2006, a substantial growth in National ministries responding to a need for change and government calls for input on justice issues. This has resulted in the start or expansion of programs such as Communities of Restoration (APAC) or Sycamore Tree Project®. For others, this has meant developing programs to meet the needs of offenders and victims.
The number of countries learning about and implementing restorative justice processes to respond to their social and justice challenges has increased beyond the 18 countries recognized in 2004. Approximately 47 countries have involved themselves throughout 2005, in seeking information and/or to apply restorative justice processes to address challenges in their justice system and to respond to social conflict. These countries include:
| · Antigua and Barbuda | · Argentina | · Australia | · Botswana |
| · Belize | · Benin | · Bolivia | · Brazil |
| · Bulgaria | · Cambodia | · Cameroon | · Canada |
| · Chile | · Colombia | · Costa Rica | · Cayman Islands |
| · Ecuador | · El Salvador | · England and Wales | · Estonia |
| · Ethiopia | · Finland | · Honduras | · Hong Kong |
| · Hungary | · Ireland | · Jamaica | · Korea |
| · Latvia | · Lithuania | · Malawi | · New Zealand |
| · Panama | · Peru | · Philippines | · Romania |
| · Russia | · Rwanda | · Scotland | · Sierra Leone |
| · South Africa | · Swaziland | · Switzerland | · Trinidad and Tobago |
| · Uganda | · USA | · Zimbabwe |
Fiji Parliament, June 2, 2005 - 2nd reading of the Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unity Bill
A PLEA FOR RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Speech delivered by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase.
Restorative justice seeks to reconcile the victims and the offenders, and their families. It aims to restore human dignity within the community through understanding, and not vengeance, reparation and not retaliation, forgiveness and not victimisation. It is concerned with repairing broken relationships and establishing lasting peace, instead of lasting hurt or conflict. It involves the victim, the offender, and the community. Healing is regarded as crucial, not just for victims, but also for offenders who must be rehabilitated and integrated into society. An underlying theme is that crimes or wrongdoings are violations of people and relationships, rather than offences against the state. Acceptance of responsibility is required before the process of restoration can begin. Victims may use the process to obtain answers, or to express their anger and seek compensation.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was chairperson of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is a great proponent of restorative justice. It was this principle which guided the historic work of the Commission as it helped South Africa come to terms with its past. Some people at the time were critical of what was proposed and, in particular, argued that the amnesty provisions would encourage crime. But it was pointed out that this showed limited appreciation of the procedure. There were restrictions on what cases qualified for consideration of amnesty. Furthermore, it was a temporary aid applied to a difficult situation.
We identify very much with these comments, and also with Archbishop Tutu’s statement that his country had to balance the requirements of justice, stability, peace and reconciliation. The same can be said of Fiji. It is time for us now to bring a greater degree of closure to a tragic period of our history. We must not forget what happened in 2000, but we must turn our eyes more to the future. We must spur efforts for accomplishing justice and reconciliation, as other countries have done, by taking special measures appropriate to our situation.
To view the full speech: http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2005/June/06-17-com.htm
NATIONAL RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WEEK EVENTS
The Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division of the Correctional Service of Canada gathered information about Restorative Justice Week 2005 events within Canada and abroad. As Restorative Justice Week is celebrated by more communities throughout Canada it is becoming increasingly challenging to collect information about all the events occurring in the name of Restorative Justice Week 2005. Some Restorative Justice Week events may not have come to our attention through and may not be represented in the following sections.
ATLANTIC
DORCHESTER, NEW BRUNSWICK
Tuesday
Evening |
Dorchester Penitentiary Chapel
|
Event Description |
An opportunity to move through parts of the liturgy given on the resource website, and then a breaking into smaller groups with a sheet from the kit to read/discuss, and then bring back to the larger circle. |
Participants |
Chaplains initiated and co-ordinate the event. |
Attendance |
20 people |
CSC Participation |
There were volunteers, offenders, and chaplains. |
Feedback |
Meaningful, deep level of sharing, desire to connect again in the future. |
Worship Service |
Westmorland Institution
|
Event Description |
The inmates celebrated Restorative Justice Week through song, shared testimonials, and discussed the theme of reconciliation. |
Participants |
Chaplains initiated and co-ordinate the event. |
Attendance |
40 people |
Feedback |
The inmates and volunteers enjoyed themselves immensely. |
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
Preaching on Restorative Justice |
St. Thomas Church
|
Event |
A spiritual celebration preaching on restorative justice. |
Attendance |
Approximately 200 people. |
CSC
|
David Olding, Community Chaplain |
Feedback |
Excellent event. |
Preaching on Restorative Justice |
Location: St. Georges Church
|
Event
|
Congregation |
Attendance |
Approximately 175 people. |
CSC
|
Sister Agnes Leger |
Feedback |
Excellent |
Community Forum on Restorative Justice and Circles of Support and Accountability |
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Event Description |
An evening event exploring restorative justice principles and ‘Circles Of Support And Accountability’. |
Participants |
Ron Joiner, Chair, Citizen`s Advisory Committee of the Truro Parole Office;
|
CSC Participation |
John Tonks, Regional Chaplain, Chaplaincy division of CSC |
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND
Restorative Justice Week Proclamation Signing |
Town Council Chamber – Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
|
Event Description |
The Mayor of the town of Goose Bay declared November 13-20, Restorative Justice Week. The members that attended represented various Restorative Justice groups from the area. |
Participants |
Organized
by:
|
Attendance |
Approximately 7 people |
Media Coverage |
Photo with write up in the local Newspaper for Restorative Justice Week (November 13-20, 2005) |
Feedback |
Provided an opportunity to inform the local public about RJ and to show them some of the people in the area, who practice and believe in Restorative Justice. |
PUGWASH, NOVA SCOTIA
A Justice That Heals |
Pugwash Pastoral Charge (3 points)
|
Event Description |
3 worship services on a rural NS pastoral charge. |
Participants |
Minister Maureen Ellison organized the event. |
Attendance |
1st worship: 25 people, 2nd worship: 110 people, 3rd worship: 6 people. |
Feedback |
Very open and receptive. 2 people spoke of family members who benefited from restorative justice process. |
RENOUS, NEW BRUNSWICK
Roman Catholic Confirmation Celebration |
Atlantic Institution Chapel
|
Event Description |
A morning event where an inmate got to some of the core principles of Restorative Justice. A deeply spiritual event. |
Participants |
Community Chaplain, Volunteers, Community Nuns, Diocese of Saint John, Local Priests, Case Management, AWCP, and Aggregate Post Correctional Officers. |
Attendance |
20 people. |
CSC Participation |
5 CSC Staff attended |
Media Coverage |
New Freeman News Paper, Miramichi Leader |
Feedback |
Very encouraging event. |
MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK
Restorative Justice Weekend |
Salvation
Army Citadel
|
Event Description |
Worship and sharing. Presentation on victim-offender mediations |
Participants |
It was initiated by the Salvation Army. Also in attendance a local policeman speaker and the director and some staff of a local ½ way house. |
Attendance |
60 people on each day. |
Feedback |
All the inmates enjoyed the event. |
ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND
Wisdom Gained Through Experience: Lessons Learned in Restorative Justice |
The Lantern – St. John’s, NL
|
Event Description |
This event brought together people from across the province to celebrate, share ideas, and plan for action. Featured keynote speaker: Kelly Drew, Founding Member of Miawpukek First Nations’ Justice Committee in Conne River. Workshops presented by Restorative Justice practitioners from across the province, as well as displays by local community groups. |
Participants |
Organized by:
|
Attendance |
Approximately 70 people |
CSC Participants |
Several members of CSC staff attended the event. CSC is represented on the RJCNL by Dan McGettigan and Clara Rendell. |
Media Coverage |
Local TV show ‘Out of the Fog’ did a program on Restorative Justice as a follow-up to this event on Nov 21st, hosted by Krysta Rudofsky. |
Youth, Crime, and Restorative Justice:
|
The Lantern |
Event Description |
A panel presentation highlighting issues relevant to youth crime and restorative justice practices, included professionals from St. John’s Youth Diversion Program, Avalon East School Board, Miauwpukek First Nations Justice Committee, Community Youth Network, and Extrajudicial Sanctions Program. Featured: Youth Crime & Restorative Justice: a Panel Presentation hosted by CBC’s Jonathan Crowe, entertainment by local artists including Katie Fitzpatrick, displays by local community groups. |
Participants |
Organized
by:
|
Attendance |
Approximately 70 people |
CSC Participants |
One member of CSC staff Dan McGettigan, Parole Officer attended the event. CSC is represented on the RJCNL by Dan McGettigan and Clara Rendell. |
Media Coverage |
Local CBC-TV personality Jonathan Crowe hosted the panel discussion. Local television station (Roger’s TV) recorded the event and showed highlights on ‘Out of the Fog’ show on Nov 21st, hosted by Krysta Rudofsky. |
Restorative Justice Week Proclamation |
City Hall – St. John’s, NL
|
Event Description |
Mayor Andy Wells proclaimed Nov 13 – 20 to be Restorative Justice Week in St. John’s during the city council meeting. |
Participants |
Organized by:
|
Attendance |
Approximately 50 people |
CSC Participants |
One member of CSC staff Dan McGettigan, Parole Officer attended the event. CSC is represented on the RJCNL by Dan McGettigan and Clara Rendell. |
Media Coverage |
Local television broadcasting. |
TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA
25th Anniversary Banquet |
East
Preston Recreation Center
|
Event Description |
Banquet and Speakers celebrating 25 years of volunteer Prison Ministry by the East Preston Team. They have been volunteers at Nova since the opening. |
Participants |
East Preston United Baptist Church Prison Ministry Team. Planning Partners: East Preston Volunteer Prison Ministry - CSC |
Attendance |
150+ people |
CSC Participation |
Sponsored by CSC. Number of staff 1. |
Feedback |
Positive celebration, encouragement to keep on with the Ministry. |
Restorative Justice Week - Worship Service |
Nova Institution- Spirituality Room
|
Event Description |
Theme of Restorative Justice through songs, prayers and scripture. |
Participants |
Organizer: Rev. Joan Nickerson
|
Attendance |
13 people |
Feedback |
Positive experience for those attending. |
Community Forum – Restorative Justice Week 2005 |
Community College
|
Event Description |
Discussion on the subject of Chaplaincy at Nova Institution, Volunteers & Circles for Women. |
Participants |
Speakers from John Howard, CSC, and Mikmaw Legal Support |
Attendance |
20-25 people. |
CSC Participation |
Planning partners: CAC at Nova & Truro parole. Contact info of the organizers: Nova CAC, CAC Parole Office Truro, Regional Chaplain |
QUEBEC
ARCHAMBAULT, QUEBEC
Staff Conference on Resilience |
Archambault Institution - Chapel
|
Event Description |
A one hour conference on the topic of resilience as a tool to resolve conflict individually and collectively, presented by Gary Caldwell, Sociologist. |
Participants |
Chaplain planned and prepared the conference for members of the personnel of the institution and for volunteers of the institutions catholic chapel. In planning partnership with Ninon Paquette, A/Deputy Warden. |
Attendance |
Approximately 35 people |
CSC Participants |
15 CSC employees |
Feedback |
Participants appreciated the content of the conference and the dynamic nature of the speakers. |
Offender Conference on Resilience |
Archambault Institution - Chapel
|
Event Description |
A one hour conference on the topic of resilience as a tool to resolve conflict individually and collectively, presented by Gary Caldwell, Sociologist. |
Participants |
Chaplain planned and prepared the conference for offenders of the institution and for volunteers of the institutions catholic chapel. In planning partnership with Ninon Paquette, A/Deputy Warden. |
Attendance |
Approximately 15 people |
CSC Participants |
1 CSC employees |
Feedback |
Participants appreciated the content of the conference and the dynamic nature of the speakers. |
TERREBONNE, QUEBEC
Celebration of |
Various churches and communities
|
Event Description |
Presentation of testimonials by volunteers and Chaplains engaged in raising awareness and discussing restorative justice. |
Participants |
Organized by :
Participating areas: Ste-Françoise-Cabrini, Très-St-Sacrement, St-Maurice, St-Jean-Baptiste, St-Louis-de-France, Esther-Blondin, St-Charles-Borromée, Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, Ste-Françoise-Cabrini, St-Eustache, St-Charles-Borromée, St-Louis-de-France, and Charles-de-Foucauld. |
Attendance |
Approximately a total of 2665 people in attendance at the 14 various locations. |
Feedback |
Many community participants expressed that they were touched and awakened to the realities of incarceration presented. |
LA MACAZA, QUEBEC
Solidarity towards Victims |
La Macaza Institution
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Event Description |
An initiative involving inmates and Chaplains raising funds for an organization helping women who are victims of violence. |
Participants |
Offenders and Chaplains in partnership with L’Ombre-elle. |
MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Victim Offender Encounters |
University of Montreal
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Event Description |
Viewing of the Victim Encounters Video followed by a panel discussion. |
ONTARIO
BATH, ONTARIO
Victim/Offender Mediation; Community Restorative Justice Initiatives; Developing Reintegration Support Networks |
Bath Spirituality Centre Boardroom
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Event Description |
Open discussion dealing with the subject of Restorative Justice after a short introduction. M. Yantzi answered multiple questions from the men. Time was really too short to address all concerns. |
Participants |
Speakers:
Planning Partners:
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Attendance |
Approximately 20 people attended the session. |
CSC Involvement |
The Executive Secretary to the Warden was involved in the committee in the planning. The intention for this event was twofold, the session on November 18 with the inmates and a second in the Spring, for the Staff at the Institution. |
Media Coverage |
The event was advertised on the Institutional Teledon. Each day of the Restorative Justice Week a quote featuring the theme “Wisdom Gained Through Experience” was posted on the Teledon. |
Feedback |
It was a much appreciated time and the men asked to hold a future session. The speaker, M. Mark Yantzi was excellent. He knew how to share from his professional experience the subject matter and was able to answer the men’s questions with “wisdom gained through his experience” in working in the field of criminal justice. Everybody in attendance shared how they appreciated this time. |
CAMBELLFORD, ONTARIO
Restorative Justice… Where are we? |
Warkworth Institution Sportsplex
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Event Description |
A.M. – Rev. Rod Carter keynote speaker to staff assembly followed by delivering keynote speech to inmates and guests. Ed Call, Salvation Army – Fundamentals of Restorative Justice, Stephanie Coward Yaskiw – Drama and Song. P.M. – 3 workshops on: Native Healing Circles-Bryan Bowers, Conflict Mediation-Michelle Sauve from Downsview Mediation Services, Victim-Offender Mediation- Mark Yanzi. |
Participants |
Planning Partners:
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Attendance |
200 people in attendance. |
CSC Involvement |
Approx. 40 staff attended 8:30 A.M. assembly,
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Media Coverage |
Media in attendance - CBC Radio Background sent to local newspapers |
Feedback |
Numerous e-mails from staff – very positive Phone calls and verbal expressions from Volunteers-positive-interest in having more events. Numerous positive expressions from inmates. |
GRAVENHURST, ONTARIO
Peter’s Story |
Fenbrooke Institution Chapel
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Event Description |
In 1969, when Peter (victim of homicide) was a child, his father was brutally murdered in Montreal. Peter took participants through his journey from rage to healing: his quest for RJ, those who helped, and those who hindered. |
Participants |
Chaplain initiated and co-ordinate the event. |
Attendance |
30 people in attendance. |
Feedback |
Peter was well received, listened to and thank for being vulnerable in telling his story. |
KINGSTON, ONTARIO
Restorative Justice Sunday Worship Service |
First Baptist Church
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Event Description |
Greg Rodgers (Community Chaplain) led the worship and a dialogue session following the service |
Participants |
Project Reconciliation and Community Chaplain, Greg Rodgers were invited to plan and lead the weekly worship service in recognition of RJ Week Jeff McGregor (Pittsburgh Inst. Chaplain) was guest speaker. Inmate Andy Reid (Frontenac Inst.) was guest musician. |
Attendance |
80 people in attendance. |
CSC Involvement |
Other attendees were Bob Landry, Bath Institution and several CSC volunteers from this the Kingston Area |
Feedback |
Many positive comments (especially from the participation of the inmate). Very healthy dialogue with participants followed in the discussion time after service. |
Memorial Service for Deceased Staff |
Kingston Penitentiary – North Gate
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Event Description |
Presided over the service, chose readings and composed appropriate prayers. A talk was delivered with an emphasis on restorative justice. A highlight of the event was the presence of the family of Officer Wentworth who was killed at Kingston Penitentiary by inmates in 1961. His widow from England attended. Good representation of officers, some in their formal attire, others in less formal attire, the presence of the warden and other members of the administration. |
Participants |
Planning partners:
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Attendance |
80 people in attendance. |
CSC Involvement |
Other attendees were Bob Landry, Bath Institution and several CSC volunteers from this the Kingston Area |
Media Coverage |
Article in the Whig Standard about the service and advocating for a national monument for correctional staff on the museum grounds in front of Kingston Penitentiary. A lengthy letter to the editor of Whig Standard by Daphne, a daughter of the fallen officer Wentworth. |
Feedback |
All feedback was positive. Words of appreciation and gratitude |
KITCHENER-WATERLOO, ONTARIO
Strengthening Community Capacity in Relation to Public Safety |
Provincial Court, Kitchener
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Event Description |
To strengthening community capacity in relation to public safety by establishing justice services that offer options to deal with human needs after crime. |
Participants |
Guest speakers included:
Organized by: Restorative Justice Task Force of Community Safety and the Crime Prevention Council of Waterloo Region |
Attendance |
Approximately 45 people attended the afternoon session (Kitchener) and 175 people attended the evening event (Waterloo) |
Media Coverage |
Television –CTV news at 6:00 reported on the afternoon meeting and advertised the evening event at Conrad Grebel College. |
OTTAWA, ONTARIO
Restorative Justice Week Launch |
Ottawa Courthouse Atrium
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Event Description |
An event to celebrate the beginning of Restorative Justice Week 2005. Guest speakers include: Regional Senior Justice Peter Griffith, Katie Hutchison and the introduction of the Justice Storytelling Quilt. |
Attendance |
Approximately 85 people in attendance. |
The Justice Storytelling Quilt is made by multiple contributors who volunteered to tell the story of an experience they have had around crime and the criminal justice process. Ottawa-born multi-media artist Meagan O'Shea, worked with each participant to create a 'Quilt Block' that represented him/herself in relation to their story. Participants were also able to document their own story through audio recording. Approximately 40 participants contributed their stories and squares.
For the full history of the quilt please refer to: http://ccjc.ca/quilt.htm
Interfaith Restorative Justice Presentation |
St. Paul University
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Event Description |
Discussion to hear from various faiths on “Healing and how your faith community responds when one has been wronged”. |
Participants |
Organized by the Ottawa Restorative Justice Interfaith Committee. |
Attendance |
71 people in attendance. |
Restorative Justice Youth Event |
St. Paul University
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Event Description |
Local high school youth were invited to a day of discussion and workshops about Restorative Justice. Plenary session speaker was Katy Hutchison, wife of murder victim and Restorative Justice advocate. |
Participants |
Organized by YOUCAN |
Attendance |
Approximately 85 people. |
Crime on Broadway Review |
RA Centre
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Event Description |
An evening of entertaining, dinner, song and dance. This was followed by a discussion on crime and restorative justice. |
Attendance |
Approximately 140 people. |
Presentation to Jamaican Delegation – Circles of Support and Accountability |
St. John’s Church
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Event Description |
Presentation on community engagement and work with high risk sex offenders involving CoSA personnel as well as volunteers, core member and victims. |
Participants |
Planning Partners included:
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Attendance |
25 people. |
CSC Participation |
CSC staff attending (Pierre Allard). |
Feedback |
Very positive. |
National Restorative Justice Symposium |
Parliament Hill, West Block
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Event Description |
A Symposium targeted at the interests of a wide range of national partners to stimulate discussion about the potential role for a National Restorative Justice Association in Canada. By focussing on several key areas of interest, the primary purpose of the event was to provide participants the opportunity to exchange ideas and to participate in stimulating dialogue in a number of areas through a variety of workshops (listed below). |
Participants |
Workshops: Media Relations and Restorative Justice
Balancing the Interests of Stakeholders
Meeting the Needs of Practitioners
Emerging Research Priorities
Artistic Presentation
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Attendance |
Approximately 150 people attended the symposium. |
CSC Participation |
The Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Unit assisted in the planning of this community event. |
Feedback |
A day described as one filled with informative sessions on issues relating to restorative justice. Brought together restorative practitioners from across Canada and from the International community. An evening filled with energy following a very positive/action oriented speech from Former Justice Minister Irwin Cotler. Parliament Hill was an excellent location and a topic of discussion among national and international guests. Very well organized and creative event. |
National Restorative Justice Symposium Photo Gallery
The Former Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada, Irwin Cotler addressed the national and international Symposium participants with expressed enthusiasm and energy about restorative justice in the promotion of justice in Canada.
“Personally, I believe that restorative justice works. That is, I believe that restorative justice—when done properly—promotes justice. I believe that restorative justice must be seen as one important measure, in a list of measures, that is available in our justice system.”
Irwin Cotler, Former Minister of Justice spoke in favour of a National Restorative Justice Association to establish best practices and unite practitioners under the same umbrella. An Association would present Canadians with a unique opportunity to access programs and services relating to restorative justice and dispute resolution to meet people’s needs.
He stated his objective as stimulating the debate regarding a National Association as he feels that it will greatly favour the restorative justice movement in our country.
Therefore, in response to the question posed to the Symposium participants, Irwin Cotler, Former Minister of Justice expressed that he is entirely in agreement and thinks that a National Restorative Justice Association is an excellent idea.
 Lorraine Berzins, Ottawa Restorative Justice Week Planning Committee - Welcoming Remarks |
 Yves Le Bouthillier, President of the Law Commission of Canada – Plenary Introductory Remarks |
 Katy Hutchison and her daughter, Survivors of Homicide |
 Scott Harris, Director Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division, CSC and Terry Richardson, Director General, Chaplaincy / Restorative Justice Branch, CSC addressed the Symposium audience throughout the day. |
 Scott Harris, Director; Tania Petrellis, Project Officer; Ginette Lortie, Administrative Officer; and John Green, Project Officer of the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division, participated in the organization of the Symposium along with other community planning partners. |
Seventh Annual Ron Wiebe Award Ceremony |
Parliament Hill, West Block
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Event Description |
An award presentation recognizing Canadians demonstrating, through life and work, ways of transforming human relationships, enabling and promoting communication and healing between people in conflict. The Ron Wiebe Award was created in 1999 and is awarded annually during Restorative Justice Week. |
Participants |
The 2005 Award Recipient: Mr. Dave Farthing, Executive Director of Youth Distinguished 2005 Award Nominees:
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Attendance |
Approximately 150 people attended the ceremony. |
CSC Participation |
Cheryl Fraser, Assistant Commissioner, Performance Assurance, CSC presented the Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award to the 2005 recipient. There were many CSC staff members in attendance from a number of CSC departments including the Restorative Justice and Dispute Resolution Division and Chaplaincy. |
Feedback |
Very positive feedback from local, Regional, National, and International partners. |
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Cheryl Fraser, Assistant Commissioner, Performance Assurance delivers speech prior to presenting Mr. Farthing with the Ron Wiebe Award 2005. |
Award Recipient, Dave Farthing, holding the Ron Wiebe Award 2005. He was recognized for his achievements in restorative justice and his work with youth through YOUCAN. |  |
 | Mr. Dave Farthing addresses the Symposium participants after receiving the Ron Wiebe Award 2005. |
SMITH FALLS, ONTARIO
Restorative Justice Conference |
Smith Falls Collegiate
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Event Description |
Chief Vern White of the Durham Region speaks on restorative justice. |
TORONTO, ONTARIO
Wisdom Gained Through Experience in Restorative Justice: Presentation and Panel Discussion |
Ryerson University
|
Event Description |
Panel Discussion on the topic of restorative justice |
Participants |
Guest speakers: Member of Ontario Supreme Court of Justice; Kim Pate, Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies; Shadell Permanand, Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre; and Eva Marszewski, Peacebuilders International. |
WINDSOR, ONTARIO
Restorative Justice Service |
All Saints Anglican Church
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Event Description |
Two services involved readings, prayers, preaching, and panel discussion. Chaplain delivered sermon. |
Participants |
Planning partners:
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Attendance |
Approximately 175 people attended both services. |
Feedback |
Very positive responses. |
PRAIRIES
CALGARY, ALBERTA
Caring For Ex-Prisoners – Healing and Reintegration |
Foothills Alliance Church
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Event Description |
The event was a training day for churches to help them with their involvement with prisoners and ex-prisoners. There were two keynote speakers, Rev. Dr. Pierre Allard and David Milgaard. There were six workshops: Reintegration into Church and Community, Working with the Parole System, Circles of Support and Accountability, Community Supports, Volunteering Inside Prison, A Victim’s Journey Towards Healing. |
Participants |
Planning Partners:
Many other organizations were also involved, but not as members of the organizing committee. Keynote Speaker Rev. Pierre Allard; Workshop Presenter Rick Kelly; Member of Organizing Committee and Workshop Presenter Jim Hayman; Bringing greetings from CSC Tim Fullerton; Closing prayer Rev Ted Hughes. In total, 7 CSC staff attended the event. |
Attendance |
111 people |
Media Coverage |
CBC radio
|
Feedback |
The event was very well received & “inspiring.” There was lots of positive feedback. People requested that similar events be run yearly. A desire for additional training in a variety of areas was indicated. |
DIDSBURY, ALBERTA
Worship Service |
Berthal Mennonite Church
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Event Description |
Worship service offering some understanding of the challenges of prison ministry., much better understanding of the challenges of prison ministry as well as the call to visit offenders |
Participants |
Rev. Pierre Allard, Assistant Commissioner, Peter Worsley, Community Chaplain, Pastor Elwin Garland, and music team. |
Attendance |
200 people. |
Feedback |
Good speaker and great feedback. |
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Restorative Justice Day – Wisdom Gained Through Experience |
Edmonton Institution for Women
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Event Description |
A full day event with panel presentation in the morning and workshops in the afternoon. The panel consisted of 2 ex-residents and 2 persons from the Victims of Homicide Society support group. This event represented RJ as a reflection of community as the audience was made up of staff, community partners and residents. |
Participants |
The event was organized by: Restorative Justice Committee at EIFW - Warden Hamilton, Chaplain Guimond, Charolette Nice, Margie Brown, Gary Sears, Audrey Hatto, Kerry Journault, Graham Ross, Terry Beesley, Elder Whalen, Wayne Mabbott and Belinda Cameron. Welcoming Remarks Janet-Sue Hamilton, Warden EIFW
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Attendance |
23 staff members of EIFW, 46 inmates of EIFW and 96 community members. |
CSC Participation |
Anne Kelly, Deputy Commissioner for Women Offenders; Warden Hamilton; and Chaplain Reno Guimond. |
Feedback |
Excellent feedback from the individuals who were panel members, participants and inmates. Comments included: “Very powerful speaker” and “The workshops really helped me understand what Restorative Justice is”. |
Restorative Justice Day – Wisdom Gained Through Experience Panel: Warden Janet-Sue Hamilton; Adele Breese, Community Parolee; Jane Orydzuk and Becky Ziprick, Victims of Homicide Support Group; and Denise McLaren, Community Parolee. |
Opening remarks by Anne Kelly, Assistant Commissioner Women Offenders. |
Annual Solicitor General and Public Security Restorative Justice Forum |
Edmonton,
Alberta
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Event Description |
A look at Restorative Justice in the community. Morning presentation by a panel of eight. Chaplain shared his involvement in restorative practices in the correctional environment. |
Participants |
Chaplain participated on panel. Event organized by the Government of Alberta. |
Attendance |
40 people. |
Feedback |
It was good to hear the other committed members in this work of Healing. |
Benefit for Women’s Reintegration |
Edmonton Institution for Women
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Event Description |
Benefit concert headlined by Guest artist and activist for women - Faith Nolan.
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Participants |
Denise McLaren organized the event and assisted Rev. Coleen Lynch, Women’s Reintegration Chaplain. Other planning partners:
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Attendance |
200 people |
CSC Participation |
Warden, Chaplain and a few staff. |
Restorative Justice Skit and Follow-up Fireside Presentation |
Holy Names House of Peace
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Event Description |
Skit presenting a punitive model of justice from the time of an offender’s crime and arrest through sentencing, followed by restorative model re-enacting the same crime, but following through with arbitration and restitution. Skit in form of pantomime, with the Volunteer from Mediation Services summing up differences with assistance from audience. Event concluded with a question period that stimulated much discussion. |
Participants |
Planning Partners:
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Attendance |
42 people. |
CSC Involvement |
Chaplain at Rockwood, Sr. Carol Peloquin, director of Next Step Program for parolees. |
Feedback |
Many excellent questions from audience, thoughtful responses from parolees. |
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Restorative Justice Theatre Production of Disconnections |
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Various Venues
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Event Description |
Disconnections is a theatre production that presents the impact of the murder of a man on his wife, son and parents. The impact on those that try to help them, those who thoughtlessly hurt them, and about the impact of the justice system. There is a sympathetic recognition that the family of the offender are also crime victims through the same crime. The play concludes with the wife considering an encounter with the offender to find relief from her pain and to move her to healing. Each presentation of the play was followed by a panel where participants described the crime, the impacts on their life, and their experience with Safe Justice Encounters. In the case of Wilma Derkson, she described her encounter with 10 surrogate offenders, Lifers at Stony Mountain, ten years after her daughter’s death. |
Participants |
Panelists included:
Wilma Derkson also participated as the moderator for the panel. |
Attendance |
The venue included 18 locations and experienced 3 cancellations due to a snow storm. The play was presented to an approximate total of 1252 people including community members, students, and offenders at the 15 venues. |
CSC |
Staff from Stony Mountain Institution were in attendance. |
Media Coverage |
Substantial media attention including print, radio, and television.
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Feedback |
The theatre production touched a variety of community members, victims, offenders, and students. Due to presentation of this play and the follow-up panels, four new cases were referred to Safe Justice Encounters. |
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
Restorative Justice Informational/Educational Campaign |
Regional Treatment Centre
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Event Description |
Mass featuring Restorative Justice themes, litany, and music.
Published an informational/educational material on the history, meaning, and significance of Restorative Justice. |
Participants |
Widely circulated to staff and patients of RPC as well as to chaplains and friends around the world.
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Attendance |
Around 12 volunteers and 20 inmates. |
Feedback |
The inmates and volunteers were very appreciative of the information they received and the sharing that took place during the “homily” |
PACIFIC
ABBOTSFORD, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Restorative Justice Event |
Chapel, Pacific Institution/Regional Treatment Centre
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Event Description |
Presentations by numerous individuals discussing various aspects of Restorative Justice. A panel discussion was held including Wayne Northey (M2/W2), the Salvation Army and others. |
Participants |
Organized by:
In partnership with M2. |
Attendance |
Approximately 90 people |
CSC Participants |
Speakers, organizers, 2 staff in attendance |
Feedback |
Very positive event. |
Drop-in Video Presentation |
Fraser Valley Institution
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Event Description |
The video explained the premise of restorative justice and showed some great examples of how it is working. |
Video/Pizza Luncheon |
Fraser Valley Institution
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Event Description |
Video presentation dealt with victim/offender mediation. Both the staff and inmates were invited to join us for lunch and there was a discussion time facilitated by one of our RJ committee members. |
Restorative Justice Panel Discussion |
Fraser Valley Institution
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Event Description |
Invited representatives from CSC, faith community, aboriginal community, a victim, as well as one woman presently involved in the RJ process. |
MISSION, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Annual Restorative Justice Conference |
Ferndale Institution
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Event Description |
An all-day event, with community, volunteers, and I/M attendants. Speakers were Jessie Sutherland (peace-making, reconciliation) and Ward Clapham (RCMP detachment head, one of 2 Canadian principals in the Safe Communities Initiative), as well as Terry Richardson, Director General, Chaplaincy / Restorative Justice Sector. Also premiered a video written by youth at the Burnaby Secure Custody Centre and filmed by one of their Catholic volunteers. |
Attendance |
85 people (due to fire code restrictions). |
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Sixth Annual Restorative Justice Symposium |
William Head Institution
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Event Description |
Symposium event involving restorative justice guest speakers and discussion groups. Open to offenders, staff and public. |
Making ‘Restorative’ More ‘Justice’: A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Fad? |
Bayside Middle School
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Event Description |
This event featured Susan Sharpe, RJ author and practitioner from Seattle: "Making 'Restorative' More 'Justice': A Paradigm Shift or a Passing Fad?". |
Continuing Challenges and Emerging Trends in Community RJ Work: A Workshop |
University of Victoria
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Event Description |
Susan Sharpe presents "Continuing Challenges and Emerging Trends in Community RJ Work: A Workshop" at the School of Social Work, University of Victoria. |
The Dispute Resolution Centre and Restorative Justice |
Victoria Police Station
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Event Description |
An event involving the following guest speakers - Avi Tal, Mediator & Director Dispute Resolution Centre. Mr. Tal will share information about the training offered by the Dispute Resolution Centre and the Centre's interest in becoming involved with the RJ community. He will be joined by Director James Mitchell. |
Policies and Prospects for Restorative Justice in B.C. |
University of Victoria
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Event Description |
This event involved a talk on RJ with the Attorney General of BC and was sponsored by the Greater Victoria Restorative Justice Information Network.
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Additional Restorative Justice Week Materials
This year a number of organizations and community groups created Restorative Justice Week 2005 materials in celebration of the week.
A Justice that Heals and Restores
 | A resource booklet about the principles of restorative justice with suggestions for worship, workshops and bible studies that parishes can use during Advent and Lent. The resource is a joint project of the Restorative Justice Working Group of the Diocese of Toronto, the Church Council on Justice and Corrections and the EcoJustice Committee. |
Ryerson University – Restorative Justice Week Event Poster
Ryerson University took the original theme of Restorative Justice Week 2005 and created an event poster with an urban feel suited in presenting a venue in the Toronto area. |  |
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