ABUSE IS NOT LOVE “Happy Mother’s Day” – went the conversation between two middle aged ladies at the checkout counter. “I went to see my son at the cemetery.” Those are words that tell you that “All was not well in the world.” “He was killed by my abusive spouse while still in the womb.Continue reading “ABUSE IS NOT LOVE”
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Memorial Essay Prize: Sunday Thought
Memorial Essay Prize: Sunday Thought A friend shared an interesting project by Here is an interesting and insightful project by the Truthout Center for Grassroots Journalism (Truthout). They are a “nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing independent reporting and commentary on a diverse range of social justice issues.” They were founded in 2001. They strive for “accuracy,Continue reading “Memorial Essay Prize: Sunday Thought”
May Day; Mayday!
May Day; Mayday! Welcome to May Day – it is tomorrow, are you ready? While May Day traditionally celebrates the triumph of Spring, and even the start of Summer in some parts of the not so Northern Hemisphere, it is also a labor holiday. You would think that it had its roots in Europe withContinue reading “May Day; Mayday!”
40 Years for an Acquittal
40 Years for an Acquittal Two Canadians were recently acquitted of murder – after a 40 year wait! Two Canadians were recently acquitted of murder. That would be good for them but bad for the community if the police and the Crown really thought they were guilty. However, they weren’t. Well, okay, why isContinue reading “40 Years for an Acquittal”
Restorative Justice: Next
Restorative Justice: Next Yes, it is true that Restorative Justice Week for 2023 was last week. Did you notice? If you didn’t, that is okay. Most of society is with you. You see, people think that if you, ‘lock up criminals, and throw away the key,’ that that will solve the problem. How has itContinue reading “Restorative Justice: Next”
Restorative Justice: Time
Restorative Justice: Time This is Restorative Justice Week for 2023. Have you noticed? Probably not. That is too bad. The Week takes place between November 19th to the 25th. It is easy to miss it with our busy lives. What is Restorative Justice? Well, some think it is a ‘get out of jail’ card. Hardly. RatherContinue reading “Restorative Justice: Time”
“System Against Me”
“System Against Me” Al was walking down the street. He had had a few. In reality, a few too many. He leaned against a wall. To urinate? To case the building? To rest? A police cruiser was driving by. They saw a hooded man – it was November in Montreal; it gets cold at nightContinue reading ““System Against Me””
Restorative Justice: KISS
Restorative Justice: KISS Restorative Justice is not simple. Restorative Justice refers to “an approach to justice that seeks to repair harm by providing an opportunity for those harmed and those who take responsibility for the harm to communicate about and address their needs in the aftermath of a crime.” That is not a simple endeavour.Continue reading “Restorative Justice: KISS”
RJ: Truth and Reconciliation
Restorative Justice: Truth and Reconciliation The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a Canadian holiday to recognize the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system. It is not a proud legacy. It can be seen as an attempt at Restorative Justice. “Although there is no universal definition of restorative justice, it can beContinue reading “RJ: Truth and Reconciliation”
Violence: SOS
Violence: SOS The other night, at Communitas’ Open Door, our friend Rosalie give a powerful and poignant talk on the dangers and problems caused by violence. From imprisonment, to conjugal – and many places in between. This Sunday Thought is not meant to be a regurgitation of that talk – you had to be thereContinue reading “Violence: SOS”
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