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MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
DATE: March 17, 1986
REPOT #: CD-18-86 FILE #: 10.2.11.
SUBJECT: REPORT ON MUNICIPAL PARTICIPATION IN
"COMMUNITY JUSTICE WEEK" PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration
Committee recommend to Council the following:
1 . That Report CD-18-86 be received for information
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT:
Council at the meeting of Monday, March 10th 1986, received the correspondence
from the Attorney General of Ontario, requesting that we participate in
"Community Justice Week" and directed that staff review the material to
determine how the municipality might participate in the program.
Essentially, the programs listed in the organizational directory relate to
educational activities. That is, it is suggested that tours of local courts
be arranged, that panel shows be convened to discuss the structure and functions
of the courts and law enforcement. That mock trials be organized, that movies
be shown and panels discuss the differences between "fantasy" justice and
the "real" justice system. It would seem that most if not all of these
activities are of a type that fit more closely in the educational system.
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Report CD-18-86 - 2 - March 17, 1986
Since the municipality has a very limited roll to play, it would be appropriate
to declare the week of April 13th to 19th 1986 as "Community Justice Week" in
Newcastle and advise the following organizations that the "Justice Week" material
is available for their review and use:
1 . The Block Parent's Association;
2. The Board of Education;
3. The Separate School Board;
4. The Community Service Order.
Respe tfully submitted,
David . Oakes, B.A. , A.M.C.T. , C.M.O. ,
Town Clerk.
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