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FOR RELEASE #07-200
September 21, 2007
Healing in Corrections Conference
WHITEHORSE – The Department of Justice and Kwanlin Dün First Nation are hosting a two-day conference to explore and learn more about healing in corrections as a way of providing correctional services.
Justice Minister Marian C. Horne says this conference is part of ongoing efforts to continue to work with others while implementing the Correctional Redevelopment Strategic Plan, released earlier this year.
"During our Consultation on Corrections, Yukoners said that the correctional system must be based on healing," Horne said. "Taking the time to listen to participants and hear about the work being done in other jurisdictions will help us to carry out the changes we have committed to in the Correctional Redevelopment Strategic Plan."
‘Moving Forward Together’ Healing in Corrections: An Opportunity to Learn commences the evening of Sept. 24 with a talk by Dr. Maggie Hodgson, who will give a keynote address on residential schools, healing and corrections.
Sept. 25 and 26 presentations will include a panel discussion on Culture in Corrections; presentations from the Correctional Service of Canada on Aboriginal Initiatives and Women; and from the Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society on treatment and reintegration of offenders.
Delegates will also hear from local speakers who are on a healing journey. They will hear about innovative programs from other jurisdictions, and they will contribute to building the foundation for the delivery of client-focused programs and services in a new correctional centre and in the community.
Conference sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to talk about healing in corrections and learn about a client-focused approach to corrections.
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Backgrounder: Healing in Corrections Conference Agenda
| Contact: | |
| Roxanne Vallevand Cabinet Communications (867) 633-7949 roxanne.vallevand@gov.yk.ca |
Norma Davignon Department of Justice (867) 667-3232 norma.davignon@gov.yk.ca |