Vancouver Association For Restorative Justice VARJ

This is a recording of Renae Morriseau’s Mural for Social Change: Restorative Justice.

The play contains scenes of violence (32:50 - 33:28) and strong language. Listener discretion is advised.

Restorative Justice (RJ) focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large. It is an approach to justice that emphasizes healing in victims, accountability,  reflection and personal growth on the part of offenders, and the involvement of citizens in creating healthier, safer communities. But, what does an RJ process look like? In this radio play, Derrick and Laura's story allow us to witness a harmful incident, the unfolding of an RJ process, and the facilitation of a restorative justice contract.

Starring:


Olivia Lucas – Laura

Austin MacWhirter - Derrick

Margo Kane - Rayna

Paulo Ribeiro - Randy

Pippa Mackie - Tina

Genevieve Fleming - Jenifer

Philip Prajoux - Officer John

Davey Calderon - Reggie/Witness

Quinn Greysen – Brenda


We thank the Law Foundation of British Columbia for their support of this production.

This radio play was produced by the Vancouver Association of Restorative Justice (VARJ) and is accompanied by a guide that encourages exploration of issues and questions raised by the play.  For more information about the play as a RJ educational tool, please go to VARJ.ca. A special thanks to the VARJ board and RJ on Stage committee: Frank Tester, Shane Leydon, Tanyss Knowles, Asia McLean, Naomi Armen-Levy, Koshiki Tanaka, Deno Hurst, Tammy Harper, and Marian Dodds.

We would also like to thank:


Renea Morriseau, playwright

Kathleen Flaherty, dramaturge

Vaughn Wagner, editor, sound designer, composer

Jennifer Brousseau, producer, writer, singer, actor

Monica Carpendale,  Academic Dean, Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, Nelson

Bruce McIvor, First Peoples Law, Vancouver

Carolina Riberio de Almeida, Restorative Justice Facilitator

Anita Werner,  Coordinator R.J. Program, Nelson Police Department

Gillian Lindquist, Director, Victoria Restorative Justice


Music Credits:

Honour Song

Written by the Late Frank Settee

Performed by: Renae Morriseau & M’Girl Music

From 2007 CD Fusion of Two Worlds

Land Back

A Tribe Called Red, Boogey The Bear, Northern Voice
2020