Nova Scotia’s experience as an internationally-recognized hub of knowledge in restorative approaches will be highlighted next week at a workshop in Halifax. Through restorative approaches people build relationships, live in communities of common interest with one another and solve problems collaboratively.
Delegates from the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada will attend the International Restorative Approach to Governance Workshop, July 21-22.
The workshop will connect those that have interests and experience in a restorative approach within their social and political institutions.
There will also be a public lecture at St. Matthew’s United Church, 1479 Barrington St., in Halifax on Sunday, July 20 at 7 p.m. Chris Marshall, chair in restorative justice at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, will be the guest speaker.
Much of the research and work in Nova Scotia is led by Jennifer Llewellyn, Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law and director of the Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Community University Research Alliance.
“We’re gathering to imagine a world where citizen interactions with government, businesses and each other are guided by mutual care and concern,” said Ms. Llewellyn. “Communities can achieve this, and it’s important that leaders think about ways to facilitate this progress.”
Ms. Llewellyn has also partnered with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission to pioneer the use of restorative principles in promoting and protecting human rights. Nova Scotia’s new human rights model focuses on the importance of relationships, and helps strengthen individuals, communities and organizations.
“The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is thrilled to participate in and help lead this important gathering,” said Tracey Williams, commission director and CEO. “That our work applying restorative principles has garnered such support and recognition nationally and internationally affirms our belief that our approach to addressing human rights complaints is helping to build strong communities in Nova Scotia.”
Source: Release
