ALBERTA RESTORATIVE JUSTICE'S
Introduction to the Practice of Restorative Justice
in Criminal Matters in Alberta

ARJA is pleased to offer Introduction to the Practice of Restorative Justice in Criminal Matters, a virtual course focused on the application of Restorative Justice in the criminal justice setting.
This foundational course is ideal for those considering a
future role in Restorative Justice facilitation.
It is structured around four key modules:
01. Introduction to Restorative Justice
02. Legal Considerations in Restorative Justice Practice
03. Principles and Values of Restorative Justice
04. Indigenous Foundations in Restorative Justice Processes
Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insight
through a combination of current research and real-world experiences.
The course is intended to deepen participants' understanding
and serve as a stepping stone for further training in
specific Restorative Justice models or processes.
ALBERTA RESTORATIVE JUSTICE'S
Introduction to the Practice
of Restorative Justice
in Criminal Matters in Alberta

ARJA is pleased to offer Introduction to the Practice of Restorative Justice in Criminal Matters, a virtual course focused on the application of Restorative Justice in the criminal justice setting.
This foundational course is ideal
for those considering a future role
in Restorative Justice facilitation.
It is structured around four key modules:
01. Introduction to Restorative Justice
02. Legal Considerations in Restorative Justice Practice
03. Principles and Values of Restorative Justice
04. Indigenous Foundations in Restorative Justice Processes
Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical insight through a combination of current research and real-world experiences.
The course is intended to deepen participants' understanding and serve as a stepping stone
for further training in specific
Restorative Justice models or processes.
Request a Private Course
Do you want to have a course just for your group/organization? Working directly with the
instructor to select a date, time and format that works for your team.
(There is a limit of 20 participants per course)
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Cost: $1,200 per course
Meet Our Instructors
We are pleased to introduce the experienced professionals leading this course:
Gayle Desmeules, Joanne Munro, and Sue Hopgood.
Each brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to support your learning journey.
Gayle Desmeules
President/CEO, True Dialogue Inc. www.truedialogue.ca.
Gayle is a Métis Nation of Alberta citizen, M.A. in Leadership and Training, Q. Med, with 20 years of experience mediating, facilitating, and providing training in restorative justice, peacemaking mediation, and family group conferencing for government and community-based agencies. In this training, Gayle draws on her experiences working in the social-justice sector. An Instructor for the International Institute for Restorative Practices, www.iirp.edu, since 2008. Published by the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare, Putting a human face on child welfare: Voices from the Prairies (2007), Chapter 8, “A Sacred Family Circle: Family Group Conferencing.”
Gayle Desmeules
President/CEO, True Dialogue Inc. www.truedialogue.ca.
Gayle is a Métis Nation of Alberta citizen, M.A. in Leadership and Training, Q. Med, with 20 years of experience mediating, facilitating, and providing training in restorative justice, peacemaking mediation, and family group conferencing for government and community-based agencies. In this training, Gayle draws on her experiences working in the social-justice sector. An Instructor for the International Institute for Restorative Practices, www.iirp.edu, since 2008. Published by the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare, Putting a human face on child welfare: Voices from the Prairies (2007), Chapter 8, “A Sacred Family Circle: Family Group Conferencing.”
Joanne Munro
Joanne is a nationally chartered mediator, a restorative justice facilitator and an instructor in the fields of mediation, restorative justice, restorative practices, peacemaking circles, conflict resolution, and negotiation. She was a mediator with Correctional Service Canada’s Restorative Opportunities program (serious crime victim offender dialogues) in 2019 and 2020. Joanne mediates for Alberta Justice's family mediation and civil claims programs, and is a member of the provincial police complaints mediation roster. Joanne also volunteers as a mediator and restorative justice facilitator with local community mediation programs. In private practice Joanne specializes in workplace, faith group, non-profit and separation and divorce mediation. Joanne has extensive experience in organizational/workplace assessment and mediation, and a rich background in facilitating meetings, public involvement processes (for government) and helping organizations restore their workplaces. She was a member of the ADR Institute of Alberta’s Board of Directors for several years. Prior to entering the fascinating world of peace making, Joanne was a journalist with the Edmonton Journal, reporting in a variety of areas and then working as a columnist and editorial writer.
Gayle Desmeules
President/CEO, True Dialogue Inc. www.truedialogue.ca.
Gayle is a Métis Nation of Alberta citizen, M.A. in Leadership and Training, Q. Med, with 20 years of experience mediating, facilitating, and providing training in restorative justice, peacemaking mediation, and family group conferencing for government and community-based agencies. In this training, Gayle draws on her experiences working in the social-justice sector. An Instructor for the International Institute for Restorative Practices, www.iirp.edu, since 2008. Published by the Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare, Putting a human face on child welfare: Voices from the Prairies (2007), Chapter 8, “A Sacred Family Circle: Family Group Conferencing.”
Sue Hopgood
Sue worked for Alberta Conflict Transformation Society for 15 years. In her role there, she was the program coordinator, facilitator and trainer. Sue holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Athabasca University and is currently a director for Engage-Restorative Practices.Sue has done extensive work in restorative justice and restorative practices in schools, the community, and the criminal justice system. She was trained as a Community Conferencing facilitator in 1998 by David Moore and John McDonald from TJA Australia and in 2000, after 2 years of facilitating experience was trained as a trainer by the same organization. She has facilitated over 700 community conferences, ranging from grade one name-calling to fatality situations. She has co-conducted over 75 3-day facilitator trainings.Sue is passionate about relationship building, conflict resolution and restorative practices, transforming the lives of people affected by conflict. Relationships are critical to all successful industries and communities. Sue is skilled at facilitating people to repair harm, heal and find reconciliation, in order to build healthy, respectful and safe environments.She has been a board member for the Alberta Criminal Justice Association and recently wrapped up her chair person role and board member of Family Futures Resource Network (formerly, Millwoods Family Resource Centre).