The Call of Restorative Justice P2

The First Annual Dr. Liz Elliott Memorial Lecture & Dialogue held at the Simon Fraser University Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Vancouver, B.C. November 21, 2011. Keynote Speaker Dr. Howard Zehr - The Call of Restorative Justice: Tapping, Focusing And Sustaining The Moral Energy. Well known and respected for her decades of activism, education and outreach, Dr. Liz Elliott "...went where others feared to tread, with some of our most vulnerable citizens, and touched their lives and their hearts.", says colleague Dr. Brenda Morrison. Dr. Rob Gordon, Director of the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University, announces, "We will do our level best to ensure that the spirit of Liz Elliott continues to frame the dialogues about the social justice issues that she held most dear. The annual memorial lecture will move her ideas into the public domain."

Widely known as "the grandfather of restorative justice," Dr. Zehr began as a practitioner and theorist in restorative justice in the late 1970s at the foundational stage of the field. A prolific writer, editor, speaker, educator, and photojournalist, Zehr actively mentors other leaders in the field. He is a strong advocate for making the needs of victims central to the practice of restorative justice. A core theme in his work is respect for the dignity of all peoples. (Copyright 2011 Heartspeak Productions 2 DVD set available @ http://www.heartspeakproductions.ca)
The Ting Forum on Justice Policy probes the frontiers of justice issues where policy is emerging in new areas of legislation or new arenas of practice. From legislative intent to implementation in the street, from local issues to international issues, the Ting Forums provide an environment for researchers, academics and the general public to discuss and debate crucial issues related to criminal justice and social policies and their consequences for Canadian society. Ting Forum on Justice Policy co-sponsored by The School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and the Correctional Service of Canada.

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