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
