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 COMMUNITY Justice Forum 

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Lac La Biche Portage College Campus from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.


JOIN US FOR A EDUCATIONAL DAY ON THE LAW AND LAW RESOURCES, SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND INFORMATION TABLES


Topics & Speakers:

  • Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) - Connie Pollard, CFSA, Region 7
  • Lac La Biche & Area Family Violence Project, Hope Haven - Aimy Schamehorn, Family Violence Project Coordinator
  • Processes of the Criminal Justice System  – Helen Mulkay, St. Paul Crown Prosecutor’s Office  
  • The A-B-C’s of the Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act - Nadine Callihoo , Bearpaw Legal Education & Resource Centre
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Myths & Facts, Alania Sanregret,  Lakeland Centre for FASD 
  • Mental Health & the Justice System – Doris Coulliard , St. Paul Mental Health Diversion\
  • The Youth Criminal Justice Act: What Youth Should Know-  Helen Mulkay, St. Paul Crown Prosecutor’s Office
  • Family Group Conferencing – Nadine Callihoo, Alberta Bearpaw Legal Education & Resource Centre
  • A Safe & Happy Community: Bylaws as a Tool and Not a Weapon – Lindsey Gordon, Lac La Biche County
  • Lac La Biche Youth Justice Committee: YJCs and Extrajudicial Sanctions (Rm.  #233)

INFORMATION TABLES

Community service agencies information tables will be set up in Room # 230 from 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M


Please download the poster/agenda here.


4 Day Restorative Justice Training: An Introduction to Restorative Justice Principles & Processes


Four Day Certificate Program

June 2, 3, 4 & 5, 2010

Saddle Lake Youth Centre 


Course Overview

This course provides an overview of Restorative Justice and where it fits in the context of “Justice” as a whole. An introduction to Restorative Justice theory, principles, values, facilitator skills and key components of restorative processes lays the foundation for examining both the challenges and benefits of Restorative Justice. Focus on the victim, offender and community needs provides insight as to when and under what circumstances Restorative Justice may be an appropriate approach.


Registration is $500.00 which includes GST, lunch, refreshments & course materials.


To register please contact either:


Susan Logan

Mediation & Restorative Justice Centre

Phone: 780.423.0896 Fax: 780.423.2467

ed@mrjc.ca

Doris Couillard

St. Paul Mental Health Diversion

Phone: 780-645-3396 Ext. 277

Fax: 780-645-6609

Doris.Couillard@albertahealthservices.ca


Please download the registration form here.


December 10th is World Human Rights Day -- Embrace Diversity, End Discrimination

Visit the United Nations website to learn more.


Bylaws, letters patent, and constitutions

When an organization in Canada seeks incorporation, it is necessary for them to have a constitution, bylaws, and letters patent in place. Charity Village has produced a podcast which explains these terms, describes what types of information must be included in each document, and suggests where organizations can go for more information on preparing them. For details and to download the podcast visit Charity Village.


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Resource Higlights

Pardon Application Guide

(Step-by-Step Instructions)

A pardon allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are law-abiding citizens for a prescribed number of years, to have their criminal record kept separate and apart from other criminal records.


Under the Criminal Records Act (CRA), the National Parole Board (NPB) may issue, grant, deny, or revoke pardons for convictions under federal acts or regulations of Canada.


This guide is available for download on the National Parole Board website, please click here.



A Guide to Thinking, Talking and Working as a Team for Young Victims of Crime in Canada's North (2009)----


This 90-page guide takes the basic principles of helping children and teenagers testify in court and adapts them for use in Canada's northern territories (Although written for use in Canada's North, ...people in other parts of Canada may find the information relevant).

 

Visit the The Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System website to download a copy.



Are you Aboriginal? Do you have a bail hearing? Or are you going to be sentenced for a crime?---


CLEO.net has produced a booklet and accompanying poster that are about the right of Aboriginal peoples, as a result of a case called Gladue, to have a judge take their background into account when setting bail or deciding ...on a sentence. The booklet explains the kind of information a judge needs in order to apply Gladue, when to give the judge this information, and where to go for help.


Visit the CLEO.net website to download this booklet.



Becoming a Parent in Alberta

Are you a working Albertan who is becoming a parent? For information about human rights, maternity and parental leave, and EI benefits, get a copy of this booklet.



Downloads


The PLE Resource Directory can be browsed online here or you can download it by clicking here.


Our new brochure will be available for download in early 2010. Please check back.


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