talks: the long road
11 - 25 November 2008

Youth Injustice

11 November 6.30pm

Is it criminal to lock up our children and, if so, how do we deal with the reported increase in violent youth crime? Including: Mary Foley (launched the campaign, Stop Da Violence, following the murder of her teenage daughter), Rev Nims Obunge (Chief Executive of The Peace Alliance) and Lucie Russell (Director of SmartJustice).

Restoring Justice

18 November 6.30pm

A radical reform or soft option, what does Restorative Justice really mean for victims and perpetrators? Including: Sir Charles Pollard (Chairman of Restorative Solutions and former Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police), Rev Julie Nicholson (daughter killed in the 7/7 bombings and, unable to forgive, she resigned her post as a vicar), Jo Berry (daughter of Sir Anthony Berry MP who was killed in the IRA Brighton Bombing) alongside Pat Magee (former IRA activist released under the Good Friday Agreement) who have both been actively involved in peace work.

Beyond Justice

25 November 6.30pm

In a punishment-obsessed society, how can ex-offenders re-integrate into their communities? Including: Julie Taylor (Director of Offender Management Strategy for the Ministry of Justice), Nick Herbert MP (Shadow Secretary of State for Justice) alongside an ex-offender.



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