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In all sorts of circumstances, when we cannot figure out how to come together and understand others, we seem to be capable of unbelievable treachery.

And yet when we have the opportunity to engage and learn from others, we're also capable of the most amazing generosity.

In our latest news story Big ideas in restorative justice we ask how civility and generosity are possible when confronted by those who are responsible for our worst nightmare.

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Michael was 18 years old, one of three children and an excellent student. He was walking home from school football training when he was hit by a car driven by Peter. Michael died in the ambulance on the way to hospital.

Peter was 25 years old and had been at the local pub celebrating a birthday with friends. As he drove home from the pub drunk, he veered off the road and hit Michael. Peter was jailed for three years.

Just prior to his release from jail, a Restorative Justice Conference was convened involving Peter, his family and friends, and the family and friends of Michael.

What happened next?

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Confronting workers

ProActive ReSolutions' Joe Moore answers the thorny question: Do you confront co workers or dob on them?
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Respectful workplaces

Watch and listen to ProActive ReSolutions' Joe Moore talk about the vital signs of a respectful workplace
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Conferencing

Restorative justice expert, ProActive ReSolutions Managing Director, John McDonald, talks about workplace conferencing, which inspired the multi award-winning Australian movie Face-to-Face:

Coming face to face with emotion behind office conflict
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New Aussie film sheds light on workplace conflict resolution
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Workplace conflicts distracting and dragging down your company?
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Red Tent Radio Episode #28
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Face to Face: Community Conferencing
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Violence Risk Assessment and Management for Post-Secondary Institutions

Date: December 5 – 9, 2011

Location: Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario

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Respectful workplace - challenging the status quo

A plain-English fact sheet to help you and your colleagues reap the benefits of direct conversations about difficult behaviours in the workplace.

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Recognize respect - vital signs

A plain-English fact sheet that lists and explains the 12 vital signs of workplace respect, and explains how to praise respectful behaviour.

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