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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE “Made-in-Alberta: Preventing Gender-Based Violence Where We Live Research Project” PRESENTERS: - Lana Wells, University of Calgary - Wanda McGinnis, Big Hill Haven - Cst. Melanie McIntosh, Cochrane RCMP

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GANG EXIT STRATEGIES “Settle the Soul: Practical Mind-Body Tools for Safety, Regulation & Everyday Resilience” PRESENTER: Sachin Sudra, Cultural Safety & Wellness Facilitator, Indigiwellness

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE “RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AS A MODEL FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY SAFETY IN GBV SITUATIONS” PRESENTERS: - Pamela Cross, Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee - Erin Lee, Executive Director, Lanark County Interval House

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GANG EXIT STRATEGIES “Breaking Cycles: How Partnerships Create Safer Pathways for At-Risk Youth” PRESENTER: Andy Luu, Youth Services Manager, Ontario Public Service

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: LUNCHEON PANEL “Justice, Treatment, and Community Working Together” PRESENTERS: - Trish McAllister-Hall, Assistant Chief Justice Robin Snider, and Cst. Frank Nadeau, Central Alberta Drug Treatment Court

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE “Restorative Justice in Gender-Based Violence: Building Safety, Accountability, and Community Change One Nano-Step at a Time” PRESENTER: Jo Phillips, Regional Red Deer Restorative Justice Society

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GANG EXIT STRATEGIES “New Ties - Youth Gang Exit Program” PRESENTER: Deborah Nowakowski, Director of Programs, The Calgary John Howard Society

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: KEYNOTE DAY 02 “STAYING ISN'T CHOOSING” PRESENTERS: Julie Nobert-DeMarchi, Executive Director, Timmins and Area Women in Crisis Chantal Mailloux, Executive Director of Ellevive

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: NEXUS Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun and engaging networking event filled with games, great energy, and meaningful connections.

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE “Restorative Justice in the Workplace: Building Accountability, Trust, and Healthy Culture” PRESENTER: Chris Cowie, Restorative Lens Consulting

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: HUMAN TRAFFICKING “The Reality of Human Trafficking in Alberta” PRESENTER: Liz John-West, Executive Director, CEASE: Centre to Empower All Survivors of Exploitation

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE “Beyond the Gavel: Restorative Justice in Everyday Life” PRESENTER: Agnes Struik

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: HUMAN TRAFFICKING “Collaborative ACTion Against Human Trafficking” PRESENTERS: - Tara Bracanovic, Education Supervisor, ACT Alberta - Michelle Trudeau, RSW/BSW, Victim Services Supervisor, ACT Alberta

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: ACCPA Awards Ceremony Thank you to all staff, volunteers, and board members recognized at the ACCPA Awards Ceremony. Your dedication, service, and commitment make a lasting impact.

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE “Community Safety: Unity Through Being Responsive and Restorative” PRESENTER: Brenda Morrison, Associate Professor and Director of the Research and Engagement Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: HUMAN TRAFFICKING “Human Trafficking in Canada” PRESENTER: Maggy Laton, Bilingual Partnerships Specialist, The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: KEYNOTE DAY 01 “From Classroom Courage to Community Strength: Inspiring Change That Lasts” PRESENTER: Janet Campbell, President & CEO, The Joy Smith Foundation

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: OPENING CEREMONIES Thank you to everyone who helped make our Opening Ceremonies so meaningful.

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RED DRESS DAY PRESENTATION Thank you, Morningsong Soosay, for a meaningful Red Dress Day presentation that encouraged reflection and reinforced the importance of remembrance, awareness, and action.

#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: WORKSHOP NETWORKING EVENT Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of shared ideas—thank you to everyone who made our Workshop Networking Event such a memorable part of the conference.