DAY ONE - WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7, 2022 - PROGRAM OUTLINE
Topics on December 7, 2022 will discuss justice and treatment partnerships with an emphasis on partnerships focusing on family systems, social determinants of health and other factors that influence justice involvement. Each day has a separate link to join and registration for each day must be done separately.
Time
Topic
Description
Moderator
Speaker
9:00 am – 9:15 am
(15 minutes)
Opening remarks
Land acknowledgement
Justice Kofi Barnes
9:15 am – 10:00 am
(45 minutes)
Keynote Speaker
Dr Robb Kelly will kick off the conference by engaging the audience in a thought-provoking keynote that will address how the criminal justice system is ground zero for the war on drugs and alcoholism and how to leverage it to find meaningful solutions. He will also discuss the importance of changing the perception of addiction from a behavioural problem to that of a mental health concern with an emphasis on the role of trauma in addiction. He will introduce the latest research on brain mapping and changing neural pathways-neuroplasticity. Lastly, he will share his insights on alcohol dependence and how it’s not a drinking problem, it’s a thinking problem.
Jennifer Graham
Dr. Robb Kelly
10:00am -11:30 am (90 minutes)
Youth & Family Focused Panel
This panel explores the family unit as a complex social system in which members interact to influence each other's behaviour and the patterns that emerge around addiction and criminalized behaviour. Other factors, such as experiences of racism and marginalization, as well as biological and psychosocial conditions, will be highlighted as they influence criminal behaviour among young people.
Mary Pagani
Sharon Mayne Devine
Norma Nicholson
11:30am – 11:45am
Break
Health Break
11:45am – 1:15pm (90 minutes)
Panel
Community safety and well-being cannot rest solely on the shoulders of the police. It is a shared responsibility of all members of the community and requires an integrated approach to bring municipalities, First Nations and community partners together to address a collective goal. Breaking down existing silos and encouraging multi-sectoral partnerships are essential in developing strategies, programs and services to help minimize risk factors and improve the overall well-being of our communities. Presented by esteemed police representatives, this session will highlight key initiatives and successes of policing across North America.
Chief Brendan Cox
John Versluis PPS
Peter Moreira TPS
1:15pm – 2:15pm
Lunch
2:15pm – 3:45pm (90 minutes)
Indigenous Keynote
Gwekwaadziwin Miikan is an Indigenous-led land-based mental health and addictions program located on Mnidoo Mnising within the Robinson-Huron Treaty area. With a provincial catchment area, Gwekwaadziwin Miikan delivers four season, 90-day land-based programming for participants 19 years and older. In this keynote address, our speakers will provide an overview of culturally appropriate land-based healing modalities and the necessity of culturally relevant programming in addressing socioeconomic barriers and fostering sustainable recovery.
Matt Maracle
Sam Gilchrist
3:45pm – 4:00pm
Preview of Day 2 & Closing Remarks
Justice Barnes