Restorative Justice in British Columbia

RJ Hits the Headlines

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:09:26 +0000

Scanning the headlines for the last week, restorative justice was mentioned quite a bit! Enjoy:

Mental-health strategy calls for significant cash boost to address crisis – Advocates for the use of rj alteratives to keep people with mental health issues out of prison
Did you know that Keremeos is developing a restorative justice program? Congratulations!
First Nations court seen as path out of vicious cycle
Rioting research from Vancouver to India points to restorative justice solutions
Video: The potential of restorative justice in Canada
Restorative justice program lowers school expulsions

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Justice Reform in BC Blog

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:02:07 +0000

Have you checked out the Justice Reform in BC Blog lately? The latest post asks for YOUR feedback on who, how, and when to offer restorative justice in the criminal justice system. Be sure to provide your input, or else change can never happen! Local rj advocate Evelyn Zellerer has already submitted her response. Will you be next?

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RJ in Education Monthly Newsletter

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:57:55 +0000

Click here to download the May edition of the RJ in Education Dialogue newsletter, and enjoy!

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RJ & The Riots Dialogue and Book Launch

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:11:57 +0000

There is still space available for next week’s dialogue on rj and the riots taking place at the SFU Centre for Dialogue on May 8th. See our earlier post for details.

In addition, the guest speaker, Dr. Theo Gavrielides will be launching a new book titled Rights and Restoration within Youth Justice . The book launch will be on Thursday, May 10 from 10:30am to 12:00pm at SFU Vancouver, 515 West Hastings Street, Room 7000.

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8th Annual North West Justice Forum, Oregon

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:06:23 +0000

The 8th Annual North West Justice Forum is taking place in Oregon City, Oregon on June 28th-29th. See the website for details! If you want further details you can join their mailing list.

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2012 Ron Wiebe Award

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:03:09 +0000

The 2012 National RJ Week Symposium banquet is taking place in Winnipeg on November 19th, so save the date!

Is there someone you would like to nominate for the National Ron Wiebe Award? The deadline for nominations is July 12th. See the website for details.

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Abbotsford Restorative Justice & Advocacy Association AGM

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:58:21 +0000

ARJAA’s annual general meeting is coming up on Tuesday, May 15th. Click to download the flyer and agenda.

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National Justice Network Update for April

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 02:52:49 +0000

Click here to download the National Justice Network Update newsletter for April, published by Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime.

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North Shore RJ Pub Night

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:01:54 +0000

Support North Shore RJ on May 12th by attending their annual Pub Night at Pemberton Station. Tickets are $20 and include a burger and a beer. For tickets contact NSRJ.

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Training Opportunity in Grand Forks

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:56:19 +0000

Boundary Restorative Justice Program in Grand Forks is offering a Mentorship Facilitation Training on July 13th-15th and then a Mentorship Training from July 16th-18th, both instructed by Sarah Chandler of the Lillooet RJ Program. Both trainings are free but space is limited so register soon. Fore more info or to register please contact Richard Tarnoff at brjprogram@gmail.com or phone 250 442-8633.

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