This month we are celebrating International Restorative Justice Week!
November 20-26, 2022
Evolving from remembering those who are incarcerated, in 1996, Correctional Service Canada created “Restorative Justice Week“.
It has since been celebrated every year the third week of November in Canada and organically is spreading around the world.
It has now become International Restorative Justice Week!
#RJweek is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness, learn and explore diverse applications of restorative approaches.
Keep reading to learn about…
- Themes this year include Access & Innovation
- Events around the world in November & RJ Week
- Restorative City Vancouver initiative
- Connecting with us
Access & Innovation
Organizers each year often choose themes for RJ Week.
In Canada, the 2022 National Restorative Justice Symposium chose the theme: ‘Inspiring Innovation: Restorative Justice as a Solution to Systemic Racism and Social Inequality’.
The European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) chose: ‘Access to Restorative Justice‘, noting:
“hundreds of thousands people affected by harm cannot access the benefits of restorative justice for a number of reasons, and we think this should change.”
Peace of the Circle adds our voice to calls for more accessibility and innovation!
We’ve launched a new initiative for Vancouver to become a Restorative City, the first in Canada!
Vancouver & Restorative Justice
Join us for an Introduction to Restorative Justice!
Free online conversation with Dr. Evelyn Zellerer, Coordinator, Restorative Collective Vancouver
November 24, 2022
12:15-1:15 pm PST
Details & Registration
More RJ Events this Month…
There are many events; discover what is going on in your region and perhaps offer something.
Don’t underestimate the power of a conversation!
Below are some of the wonderful events offered from various countries (in chronological order of dates).
Let us know – what are you doing this RJ Week and beyond?
Zehr Institute Webinar
Building Restorative Communities
Guests: Holly Northam (Australia), Paul Nixon (New Zealand), Ivo Aertsen (Belgium), Estelle MacDonald (Hull, UK), Saleem Tariq (Leeds, UK)
Host: Jennifer Llewelyn (Nova Scotia, Canada)
November 16, 2022
12-1:30pm EST
Learn more about this webinar being livestreamed on social media.
The Zehr Institute offers a variety of webinars throughout the year. They are recorded and also available on their website as a fantastic resource.
USA National Center on Restorative Justice
A call for 3-minute videos answering the question:”What is restorative justice?”
We require creative and concise ways to communicate to the public.
Open to everyone! Submissions due November 16
Restorative Justice in the Criminal Legal System
Free webinar
November 16, 2022
3:00-4:30 pm EST
Details & Registration
Canadian Restorative Justice Symposium
Virtual Symposium
Over 20 presentations and workshops, as well as listening circles exploring restorative justice, racism, inequity and social change.
November 21-22, 2022
Agenda & Registration
Organized by the Restorative Justice Association of Manitoba (RJAM) with the National Restorative Justice Symposium Planning Committee
European Forum for Restorative Justice Webinars
Inspirational Children’s Books on Restorative Justice
November 21, 2022
Restorative Justice in Cases of Violent Extremism
November 23, 2022
A Journey around Restorative Cities
November 28, 2022
And more in December…
Details & Registration available on the EFRJ website
Brazil Celebrating Restorative Justice Week
A promoção nacional da Semana Restaurativa 2022
Neste ano está o tema “Pela Justiça Restaurativa na Educação”
The theme this year is Restorative Justice in Education
Visit Círculos em Movimento platform for resources, projects and schedule of events for RJ week November 20-26, 2022
African Forum for Restorative Justice Webinars
The African Forum for Restorative Justice (AFRJ) invites everyone to two free online webinars with the theme: “Promoting Peace and Reconciliation through Restorative Justice”.
Guest speakers from Nigeria, EU, UK and USA
November 23 & 24, 2022
Details and zoom links available on AFRJ website
Nepal Forum for Restorative Justice Conference
4th Nepal Conference On Restorative Justice
Free, public event in person
Kathmandu, Nepal
The theme is “Reintegration of survivors and victims”
November 25, 2022
Details on NFRJ website and email nfrjnepal@gmail.com by November 20 to RSVP
We send our love to all Nepali colleagues we’ve had the joy of working with! Fond memories of the inaugural 1st conference.
Vancouver Island Region Restorative Justice Association Conference
Free, virtual conference
“Shifting from Challenge to Opportunity: Transforming Mental Health Challenges in Restorative Justice.”
Presenters Allan Wade, Ph.D and Carol Larsen, BSN, M.Ed.
Organized by VIRRJA
November 26, 2022
Details & Registration
An impressive team, Restorative Collective Vancouver, offers diverse voices and wisdom from Indigenous-led organizations, service providers, LGBTQ2S+, Parks & Recreation, housing, policing, community corrections, business associations and more.
City Council passed a motion this year in support of the Collective’s consensus to become a restorative city, the first in Canada.
The Restorative Collective, which is evolving, meets monthly to build relations, learn, vision and collaboratively co-create. Coordinated by Dr Evelyn Zellerer.
We have committed to decolonizing, acknowledging we are on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Our initiative is included in a forthcoming publication, “A journey around restorative cities in the world: A travel guide“, with the EFRJ Working Group on Restorative Cities, being launched at an event on November 28, 2022.
Stay tuned as our exciting, complex journey continues!
Grateful for funding from the City of Vancouver and Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant program, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General BC.
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