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Restorative Justice CoalitionContact InformationWilliam Head InstitutionDavid Hough (outside contact person) or Kelly Toop (inside contact person)P.O. Box 4000 Station ‘A’Victoria, BCV8X 3Y8Phone: (250) 391-8872E-mail: N/AProgram InformationGoals and Objectives: To strive towards nonviolent and pro-social attitudes that willultimately lead to a more peaceful society.Staffing Structure: No paid staffVolunteers Involved: Volunteers from outside the prison have all been involved withrestorative justice processes throughout the world. Some arecurrently involved in going to Uganda and other parts of Africa.Some are involved in Native healing circles. We have peopleinvolved with the RCMP and youth organizations.Years in Operation: 3The coalition is based inside William Head institution, which is a federal penitentiary. We are acoalition of many different and varied groups within the institution such as Alternatives toViolence Project, First Nations, Non Violent Communications and also we have many outsidemembers.We discuss a variety of topics that range from each person’s personal issues to conflicts aroundthe world. We sponsor workshops that open dialogue and exchange of ideas and ideals thatexplore possibilities outside, and within, the judiciary system. We invite guests to participatefrom colleges, the courts, police, prison staff and interested parties from the general public.