2024 Alberta Restorative Justice Conference
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Gilian Lindquist
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Stepping Into Sexual Violence – Our Journey in Trying to Get it Right Enough
Sexual violence is pervasive and our legal system is failing survivors, perpetrators, and the community in providing a response that leads to justice, healing, and addressing the causes of these harms. Receiving referrals from the criminal legal system, community members, and agencies, Restorative Justice Victoria (RJV) has been working with sexual violence since 2012 and has handled almost 100 cases. Gillian will share RJV’s experience over the past 12 years and how they have navigated the unique complexities of these cases. She will advocate for moving away from an incident-based approach and explore how understanding sexual violence in a systemic way can support both survivors and perpetrators within accountability processes. Gillian will share some of the challenging learnings she and her team have confronted and how those have shaped their current work, as well as stories of healing and hope and what participant experiences can tell us about why restorative justice offers an essential path to justice for sexual violence.
Justice Ivan Ladouceur
Reclaiming Indigenous Justice
Born in Ft. Chipewyan, Alberta, Justice Ivan Ladouceur was raised in a traditional lifestyle and continues to spend a lot of time with family on their traditional lands and trapline. Fluent in Cree, Justice Ladouceur attended residential school in the Northwest Territories. He became a Journeyman Red Seal Industrial Mechanic/Millwright and later attended the University of Saskatchewan, completing the Adult Teacher Education Program. Justice Ladouceur taught for four years in Onion Lake, Saskatchewan, before pursuing a law degree at the University of Saskatchewan.
With 24 years of experience as a criminal trial lawyer, Justice Ladouceur has covered all types of cases, from breaches of court orders to murders. In 2016, he was appointed to the Alberta Court of Justice, sitting in the St. Paul Judicial District. In 2024, he started the Healing to Wellness Court. Justice Ladouceur remains deeply immersed in the practice of traditional culture and ceremonies.
What is the Alberta Restorative Justice Conference?
The Restorative Justice Conference is an annual event that occurs during National Restorative Justice Week. It’s designed for practitioners, interested individuals, and those working or interested in restorative justice. The conference serves as a platform to learn, share, and network within the field of restorative justice.
The conference will include: Keynote speakers who are experts in the field. Workshops that cover various aspects of restorative justice. Pre-conference trainings for more in-depth learning. Networking opportunities to connect with others in the field. Informational panels to discuss current topics and developments. Awards like the George Brertton Award, to recognize contributions to the field.
This event is a significant gathering for those who are part of or interested in the restorative justice community, offering a chance to engage with a diverse group of experts and practitioners from Alberta and beyond.
What to expect...
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Keynote Speakers
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Panel Presentations
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Workshops
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Networking Reception
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Meet other passionate RJ professionals
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Takeaway practical tips to begin or enhance your RJ practice/program
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