Monday, June 4, 2012

The Great Debate


The Ontario Justice Education Network is hosting the Great Debate on June 5, 2012.
JFCY is not involved in this Debate, but is helping spread the word to those who may be interested.  
The Great Debate
Active Citizens Great Debate 2012: Youth Ideas on Legal Reform
In celebration of OJEN’s 10th year anniversary, this year’s Great Debate highlights proposals young people have made while engaged in OJEN programs about legal reform, ideas on active citizenship or their experience of the justice system. Attendees will hear five short presentations from community or school groups and then participate in the debate, which will include challenging the students on their proposals. 

OJEN and The Law Society of Upper Canada are pleased to present this annual event, where lawyers, educators and academics meet to discuss the issues affecting Canadians. A networking reception will follow the debate. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Date: Tuesday June 5th, 2012
Debate: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Reception: 7 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Law Society of Upper Canada
Convocation Hall, 130 Queen St. West, Toronto
(Enter via east doors facing Toronto City Hall)

This program is offered FREE OF CHARGE.  Space is limited. Registration is required by June 4, 2012 at 12:00pm to attend.
To register go to: http://ojen.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=526 or use the registration link on the Great Debate page at www.ojen.ca
Who should attend:  judges, justice of the peace, defence counsel, educators, lawyers, other interested in hearing what youth think works, or does not work, in our legal system.

JFCY is not involved in this Debate, but is helping spread the word to those who may be interested.  

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