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Program offers teens a place to discuss problems, find solutions
Alberta Justice has just announced funding for a new after-school prevention program to be offered at certain schools to act as community hubs to address issues such as mental health and drug problems, bullying and family violence. These services will be available in schools after class hours (evenings) and weekends, with the goal being prevention over reaction and restorative justice.
They haven’t decided which schools will get this programming yet and it’ll be interesting to see where they end up installing these programs. It’s also interesting they decided to take a restorative justice approach, which encourages perpetrators to own up to their crimes either by facing their victims or a panel of community members on how to make restitution to their community. Restorative justice is a concept that encourages responsibility and examining the whys and wherefores of the situation to address the issues instead of just punishing offenders.
Water Bill wouldn’t stop U.S. from draining Canada’s rivers, Expert Warns
“An act introduced last month by Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon would prohibit the diversion, within Canada, of water from rivers that cross the international border”., says the Globe and Mail. This whole article is worth reading on the protection of Canada’s water resources, which is sure to become one of the major issues of our generation (if it isn’t already). The group consulted, which also includes members of the Council of Canadians, also believes that no domestic bill like this would stop the Americans if it truly came down to it–which begs an interesting question regarding sovereignty of resources.
We’re going to be talking a lot about water here at the John Humphrey Centre for months to come so be watching for that!
Have a great weekend !
