The End of Revenge: Restorative Justice in a Malicious World

Join us at the West Vancouver Memorial Library on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM (PDT) for an insightful talk about restorative justice. We'll explore how letting go of revenge can change lives and communities in today's tough world. It's a relaxed, friendly event where you can learn and chat about healing and forgiveness. Don't miss this chance to see justice in a whole new light!

How can we think differently about justice? About punishment?

Why do we call it restorative justice? What do our values have to do with it?

And does it work?

The third event in the North Shore Restorative Justice Society and Capilano University Speaker Series aims to explore these questions. We’ll hear from Melissa Roberts, Division Chair of the Community Programs Division at Langara College. Currently teaching at Langara and Capilano University, Melissa has been teaching criminology and restorative justice in post-secondary institutions across Vancouver for over 20 years. In this talk, we’ll get to the roots of restorative justice while exploring the themes of values and success in restorative justice.

The Restorative Justice Speakers Series aims to deepen public understanding of restorative justice as a transformative approach to conflict, harm, crime, and community-building by bringing together academics, justice and other professionals, and the broader public in meaningful dialogue.

Presented by North Shore Restorative Justice and Capilano University Criminology Department in partnership with the West Vancouver Memorial Library and the North Vancouver City Library, the Speakers Series was designed to inspire four conversations, each focused on a different aspect of restorative justice.

Past topics included Indigenous Teachings and Restorative Justice in Schools. The fourth and final event of the series will be held on May 14 and will explore restorative justice in the context of Gendered and Sexual Harm.

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