11th Annual Alberta Restorative Justice Conference November 23 - 25, 2017 Calgary, AB

Workshop Presenter Proposal

Restorative Justice: Reconciling Relationships

Deadline for Submissions: Midnight, May 31st, 2017

Please send completed applications electronically to:

Barb Barclay, Chair, Alberta Restorative Justice Association (ARJA) at:

We are seeking proposals for sessions in three formats:

Share: present information about a relevant topic, project or story through lecture, presentation slides and/or video, including some time for audience participation and questions.

Engage: lead a discussion or facilitate a group process around a topic of interest related to restorative practices. This session format should explore the collective experience of participants as it relates to this topic. No skill building or instructional elements required.

Teach: teach participants about a specific skill or process, explore theory and concepts at a deeper level that the introductory. 'Teach' sessions may be better suited to a 150 min. time frame.

Application Information

First Name: ______

Last Name: ______

Organizational Affiliation (if relevant): ______

Mailing Address: ______

City: ______Province: ______Postal Code: ______

Phone: ______

Email: ______

Biography - Please provide a bio of yourself (Maximum 150 words)

Please note that successful applicants may be asked to edit their bios for length and grammar:

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Workshop Information

Title of Presentation:______

Target Audience:______

Session summary (Maximum 200 words)-Please provide a summary of your presentation. In addition, clearly describe:

  • For a Share session: what information you will be presenting, including any videos or other media that will be used.
  • For an Engage session: the group process method you will use to explore this topic.
  • For a Teach session: the skills and concepts participants will learn.

Please note that successful applicants may be asked to edit their abstracts for length and grammar:

ShareEngageTeach

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Please indicate how your proposed workshop relates to Restorative Justice and to the theme ‘Reconciling Relationships’.

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Learning Objectives (Maximum 100 words) - please provide 2 or 3 learning objectives, describing what participants will know or be able to do as a result of your session.

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Is your proposed workshop suitable for:

Beginner

Advanced

All

Comments: ______

Please indicate the length of presentation you would prefer:

75 mins.

150 mins. (double session)

Participation Level

Please indicate the maximum number of participants preferred for your workshop:

20

50

75+

Other (please specify): ______

Equipment

It may not be possible to provide equipment in every break out room; however, some equipment can be provided on an as needed basis. Please indicate the equipment that you would need for your presentation:

Flip Chart

Overhead Projector/Screen

Laptop Computer

Internet Connection

Other (please describe): ______

I will supply my own equipment

I do not need any equipment

Room Requirements

It may not be possible to accommodate special room requirements for the workshops, but requestswill be taken into consideration. Please indicate room set up requirements (i.e. chairs in circle or semi-circle/U-shape, tables or no tables, theatre style, quieter atmosphere, space to move around, etc.

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Please note:

Speakers will receive a reduced registration fee but will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.

Thank you for your submission!

Applicants will be notified by June 30th, 2017

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