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Values and Restorative Justice

We carry our values with us at all times, wrapped up into an invisible knapsack strapped to our back. Over time we end up adding more and more “values” into it. I firmly believe that as we form relationships with … Continue reading

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We’re BACK!

After a long hiatus, we are coming back – to think again with you about restorative justice and the implications in our daily lives. Watch for a posting soon!

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Restorative Justice – and cleaning carpets

Today, I walked into the office to the hum of a machine cleaning our training room carpets.  One creative person in the office posted the following sign for all to read.  (For those of you familiar with our training program, … Continue reading

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Restorative Justice as an Art Form

            This Friday, January 27, at the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, an interesting show is opening up. The featured artists have all been deeply impacted by crime – by the murder of a family member … Continue reading

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Restorative Justice and New Year’s Resolutions!

January is often a time when people make promises to themselves and others to change. And as we all know, January is often the time when many of these promises fall by the wayside. For those of us working in … Continue reading

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Getting the word out about what we do

This fall, I had the opportunity to speak at several businesses as they launched their campaigns to raise funds for The United Way of Winnipeg (I hope you have all had the chance to support this fantastic organization – if … Continue reading

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Your opportunity to participate in speaking about Bill C-10

We’re back! There’s lots happening on the restorative justice front – and this week, we’re highlighting the initiatives that anybody can become involved in re Bill C-10. Read on! OPTION 1:   You are invited to take part in a … Continue reading

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Conflict and Culture

For two weeks in the middle of summer, Winnipeggers have the opportunity to celebrate some of the many cultures represented in this fabulous city. Folklorama is the “largest and longest-running multicultural festival in the world” and besides providing an opportunity … Continue reading

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Restorative Justice and Maximum Security Prisons

Today in the newspaper, there is a big article about a significant building project happening at one of the prisons close to Winnipeg. The result will be more maximum security space in Canada. In previous posts, I have tried to … Continue reading

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Bad Apples in the Workplace

In our last post, I mentioned that a newspaper reporter had recently called the office to hear our tips for organizational leaders who find themselves dealing with difficult employees. See what Resolution Skills Centre (a Program of Mediation Services) and … Continue reading

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