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Enjoying the gatherings!
It’s December – and for many it means making room for hours of visiting, playing games, and, let’s be honest here – working hard to stay out of that argument that happens every year with your partner’s second cousin once … Continue reading
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Restorative Justice and Lost Causes
I was driving around town the other day and heard a show on “Lost Causes*”. The host of the show was inviting people to call in with their lost cause stories. Some of the stories told of incredible things lining … Continue reading
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What does spring on the prairies have in common with conflict?
Here on the prairies, it seems like spring has missed us completely. Every once in a while, we are teased with a nice day – and everybody finds some excuse to spend time outside. Then, the temperature dips, the clouds … Continue reading
Restorative Justice and Mothers
Last week, I had the special and rare privilege of interacting with three mothers who have all suffered the lose of their daughters – by violence. I listened to them tell their stories and share the ways they are working … Continue reading
MothersX3
Winnipeg has once again been declared the murder and violent crime capital of Canada. This means we are also the victim capital of Canada. And even though many may not have experienced crime first-hand, we all feel the aftershocks every … Continue reading
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Mothers x 3 – what to do about crime
Winnipeg has once again been declared the murder and violent crime capital of Canada. This means we are also the victim capital of Canada. And even though many may not have experienced crime first-hand, we all feel the aftershocks every … Continue reading
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conflict resolution and anger
Anybody can become angry – that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not … Continue reading
Restorative Justice and creative resolutions
Typically, when we describe a good restorative process, we use words like collaboration, engagement, mutual respect, agreement, and accountability. But what happens when one party doesn’t want to participate? As an organization, we often find ourselves in a position whereby … Continue reading
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Season’s Greetings from Mediation Services
How to Survive Holiday Squabbles – our best advice! 1. Be curious – Try to discover the intentions of your relatives before you judge them 2. Focus on the Present – Don’t drag in what so-and-so did last Christmas. Don’t … Continue reading
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Bullying
Bullying has been a huge topic this past week. Over the past week I took the time to think about how bullying has impacted my life and if given the chance, what would I say to my former bullies from … Continue reading
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Mediation Services - Thinking Out Loud 