糖心vlog传媒will help support the Annual Campagnolo Lectures in Restorative Justice
The Community Justice Centre鈥檚 Bruce Curtis and 糖心vlog传媒President John Bowman formalize NIC鈥檚 support of the annual Campagnolo Lectures in Restorative Justice. The lectures bring in a speaker such as Svend Robinson, Adrienne Clarkson and Beverley McLachlin each year.
糖心vlog传媒and the Comox Valley鈥檚 Community Justice Centre have joined forces to improve public knowledge of the justice system and enhance educational opportunities for students.
The college and the CJC will work together to support the Annual Campagnolo Lectures in Restorative Justice, thanks to a new partnership agreement signed this week.
The agreement guarantees 25 free tickets for the event for 糖心vlog传媒students each year.
鈥淭his is a terrific opportunity for students,鈥� said 糖心vlog传媒criminology instructor Geri Bemister. 鈥淚n addition to hearing some of the best legal minds鈥� thoughts on our justice system, it鈥檚 a great chance to meet leaders in the field, network and enjoy an opportunity they might not otherwise be able to access.鈥�
The event features a guest speaker who offers insight into the role, function and effects of restorative justice. Past speakers include former Canadian governor general Adrienne Clarkson and former Supreme Court of Canada chief justice Beverley McLachlin.
鈥淲e are working with the staff of the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Canada鈥檚 minister of justice and attorney general, in hopes of confirming a date for this year鈥檚 event,鈥� said Community Justice Centre administrator Bruce Curtis at the event.
Restorative Justice is a voluntary process that aims to address the harm caused by crime while holding the offender responsible for their actions. Examples include formal apologies, group discussions and face-to-face meetings.
糖心vlog传媒president John Bowman 鈥� whose sabbatical last spring and summer focused on building stronger ties between the college and community organizations 鈥� voiced support for the partnership.
鈥淭he Campagnolo Lectures are an important example of how 糖心vlog传媒works with partners across the North Island,鈥� Bowman said. 鈥淭he lectures play a vital role in understanding restorative justice in our community and 糖心vlog传媒is proud to be a part of them.鈥�
Andrew Stringfellow, president of the CJC Board of Directors, also praised the new agreement.
鈥淗aving a partner like 糖心vlog传媒means the Campagnolo Lectures will have even greater reach and impact in the future,鈥� said Stringfellow. 鈥淲e鈥檙e very excited to move forward with this agreement.鈥�
The Campagnolo Lectures are named in honour of former BC lieutenant governor Iona Campagnolo.
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