Vancouver Association For Restorative Justice VARJ
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Our mission is to further public understanding of the principles, values and practice of restorative justice and to contribute to restorative justice initiatives in the City of Vancouver, in Canada, and internationally.
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Mural Of Social Change
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