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NEW ONLINE COURSE: Sawbonna and Restorative Justice
Sawbonna and Restorative Justice FOR: Practitioners and Students of Restorative Justice, Mediation, Conflict Resolution THEME: How to engage in what and how “justness” means by expanding the restorative justice dialectic. You will be taught how to navigate with your...
Interfaith Grand River writes Minister of Public Safety regarding cuts to part-time chaplaincy contracts
Please click here to read a letter written November 16 to the Minister of Public Safety by Interfaith Grand River. The group representing faith communities who work with the Grand Valley Institution for Women asks Minister Toews to reconsider the cuts to part-time...
CCJC Board Member Sarah Chandler: Human rights and restorative justice go hand-in-hand
CCJC Board member Sarah Chandler works with human rights-based restorative justice and restorative practices programs for youth in Lillooet BC and in Montreal. Ms. Chandler's experience working with local youth on human rights and conflict resolution was recently...
Nov 22-23: 6th Annual Alberta Restorative Justice Conference
On November 22-23, the Alberta Restorative Justice Association will host the 6th Annual Alberta Restorative Justice Conference - "Diverse Voices: Communities Responding" featuring Keynote speakers Dr. Martin Brokenleg and Paula Drouin.Click here to download the...
SAGE no. 3: Restorative Justice Week is now available!
Click here to read the latest issue of SAGE e-bulletin.
Letter to the Editor on Socials in Prisons
The text below is copied from a Letter to the Editor, October 2012 Mr. Toews doesn't understand prisonsTo The Editor: Regarding the article (Minister vows to end prison pizza parties, Sept. 21), Public Safety Minister Vic Toews states his intention to ban food...
Nov 16: Kingston Community Chaplaincy Presents A Gala Night to Celebrate Restorative Justice
On November 16, Kingston Community Chaplaincy will host: A Panel Discussion with Scott Harris/ Community Chaplain David Hale/Pittsburgh Institution Chaplain Kate Johnson monitored by Rev. Dr. Jean Stairs Click here to view the event flyer.
Chaplaincy a ‘lifeline’ for incarcerated Aboriginal women
Please click here to read "Chaplaincy a 'lifeline' for incarcerated Aboriginal women" (11 October 2012 - ALI SYMONS, ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA)
Group of chaplains responds to non-renewal of part-time CSC chaplains
Please click here to read a letter written October 18 to the Minister of Public Safety by a group of chaplains employed by CSC. The group raises concerns about the government’s decision not to renew part-time chaplains, noting the impact this may have on access to...