JUST OUTCOMES CONSULTING - Key Persons
Aaron is an experienced and passionate restorative justice specialist and peacebuilder with extensive international service in facilitation, consultation, coaching, and training. Since 2002 he has designed and led innovative projects across sectors, from Arctic communities to Hong Kong, Brazil, and the Middle East. Aaron's support for individuals, groups, and organizations is shaped by years of frontline experience working alongside people impacted by, and responsible for, acts of violence. A firm believer in the human potential for growth, Aaron brings creativity, humor, insight, and heartfelt presence to all of his work.
Job Titles:
- Founder and Managing Director of LynxSE
Alison Allen-Hall (PhD) is the Founder and Managing Director of LynxSE, an organisational equity coaching consultancy based in Portland, OR. With a piercing intellect and plenty of humor, Alison works to create practical application models for systemic equity and authentic inclusivity within a wide variety of organizations. We have been privileged to partner with Alison in the movement-building work of Transforming Justice in Oregon, where her leadership and deep insight have helped reshape and strengthen the state-wide restorative justice movement.
Caitlin is a social justice advocate and community development volunteer based in East Vancouver, BC. She has been an invaluable volunteer for Just Outcomes since 2018, assisting with all our social media activities and helping us document the learnings of some key projects. With a BA in Criminology from Simon Fraser University and an MSW from University of British Columbia, Caitlin uses her education and experience to strengthen relationships in her neighbourhood, advocate for and raise awareness about justice issues, and inform her parenting practice.
Cara has been leading the development and implementation of restorative justice principles and practices within a wide spectrum of organizations since 2010. Working across criminal justice, education, correctional and community settings, she supports clients through systemic and cultural changes through training, consultation, facilitation, and program development. With a Master's Degree in Rites of Passage from Prescott College, Cara's professional and educational experiences are grounded in her passion for creating collaborative, authentic, and equitable spaces to support both personal and community transformation.
Cara's career in restorative justice began at the Resolve Center for Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice in Southern Oregon. She has since provided local, state, and regional leadership on restorative justice through advisory councils, coalitions, and coordinating committees, including through her role as Board Member with the Restorative Justice Coalition of Oregon (RJCO). Cara's focus has included extensive work in educational and carceral settings, where she has developed and delivered trainings to over 2000 school administrators, educators, criminal justice professionals and community members and generated a community wide initiative to implement restorative justice within 18 different schools. She has facilitated over 500 restorative processes to empower people who have been harmed, support the accountability of those responsible, and chart new paths for growth and learning. Cara's unassuming, warm and engaging style infuses every environment she works in, creating a welcoming connection and relationship with all those she supports. When she is not working with clients, you will find her connecting with the natural world, practicing yoga, being nourished by her community, and being present to the moment.
Job Titles:
- Senior Expert, U.S. Institute of Peace
Carl Stauffer has 30 years of experience in 37 countries as both a practitioner and academic. As a seasoned peacebuilding and reconciliation practitioner, Carl has consulted and trained with organizations such as UNDP, USAID, World Vision, and many others. Carl has particular interest in restorative and transitional justice, post-war reconstruction and reconciliation processes. He has been instrumental in helping us to design and strategize for complex reconciliation processes. Blending heartfelt curiosity, humility and tested expertise, Carl is a joy to work with and an enormous asset to clients.
Catherine has been working with communities to develop restorative justice programs for over 20 years. Her leadership and experience span working closely with government, nonprofits, educational institutions, Indigenous communities, victim services/anti-violence groups, and religious communities. Whether providing individualized coaching, leading a large-group dialogue, or managing an organizational change process, she is known for her comprehensive skill set, upbeat style, and genuine care for those she serves.
Catherine began her career in 1999 as a mediator, facilitator, and trainer in the nonprofit and education sectors. While training hundreds of students and professionals in restorative approaches, she helped implement restorative practices into policy and practice across the Langley School District in Langley, British Columbia, an experience which influences her approach to systems change to this day. Prior to co-founding Just Outcomes, Catherine served for nearly a decade as the Restorative Justice Coordinator within the Victim Services and Crime Prevention Division of the Government of British Columbia, Canada. To add to this mix, Catherine designed and co-facilitated arts-based dialogue programs among youth involved in international political conflict through her volunteer work with the organization Peace it Together. She has been involved in justice and peacebuilding work as a learner, trainer, or presenter around the world including Switzerland, Israel/Palestine, and Colombia.
Drawing on her wealth of experience, Catherine has written and co-authored several widely-read resources and curricula on restorative justice, including Educating for Peacebuilding: Implementing Restorative Justice Principles and Practices in a School System (2010). Catherine holds a Master's Degree in Conflict Transformation from the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding in Virginia (USA), and in 2019 was honored with British Columbia's Community Safety and Crime Prevention Award.
Catherine is a cyclist, yogi, and both a dance and karaoke enthusiast. She lives with her husband and daughter in a lively cooperative housing complex.
Catherine has been working with communities to develop restorative justice programs for over 20 years. Her leadership and experience span working closely with government, nonprofits, educational institutions, Indigenous Nations, victim services/anti-violence groups, and religious communities. Whether providing individualized coaching, leading a large-group dialogue, or managing an organizational change process, she is known for her comprehensive skill set, upbeat style, and genuine care for those she serves.
Dr. Alana Abramson has been involved in the field of restorative justice (RJ) as an researcher, practitioner, and trainer since 1999. She has extensive experience implementing RJ in community, prison, and school contexts and is an instructor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. We have been collaborating with Alana enhancing restorative justice in BC for over a decade, and are continually impressed by the commitment, care and skill she brings to every situation.
Dr. Carolyn Stauffer is a consultant and educator in the fields of sexual harm and trauma. Carolyn's passion for people has taken her to 34 countries and she has conducted trainings on three continents. Stauffer has 20 years of domestic and international practice experience focusing on enhancing survivor resilience through a strengths-based approach. We are so grateful to bring Carolyn onto projects where her deep understanding of the impact of trauma can help create safety and transformation.
Job Titles:
- Author and Restorative Justice Pioneer
Jennifer Haslett has been a practitioner and consultant in the fields of restorative justice and conflict resolution since 1996. She has been a restorative justice facilitator with the Restorative Opportunities Program of the Correctional Service of Canada since 2004. Since 2021, she has been working with the Restorative Engagement Program for the Department of National Defence as a Senior Restorative Practitioner. We partner with Jennifer when we need assistance on projects that requires a strong compass on the values of restorative justice, and a sensitive trauma-informed approach to working with survivors.
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- Professor of Law and Director of the Restorative Lab and Chair
Jennifer Llewellyn is a Professor of Law and Director of the Restorative Lab and Chair in Restorative Justice at Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her teaching and research is focused in the areas of relational theory, restorative justice, truth commissions, international and domestic human rights law and Canadian constitutional law. We are grateful for Jennifer's involvement and guidance in projects that require systemic transformation and reconciliation work consistent with the values and principles of restorative justice.
Kim Haxton has developed and facilitated programs in more than eight countries, and has been working in land-based education and leadership for the past 26 years, including as co-founder of Indigeneyez. She takes her place among thought leaders in the area of decolonization, particularly as it applies to language, art, economics and gender. Kim's gifts in facilitation and trauma healing, along with her grounded presence and wonderful sense of humor, powerfully serve any group she works with.
Matthew has over 20 years of multi-sector experience within the restorative justice and conflict transformation fields including facilitation, training, program development, and consultation. He brings a longstanding passion for human and organizational development to the work of justice. Blending curiosity and compassion with exceptional organizational and technical skills, Matthew offers an empowering, collaborative, and highly principled approach to those he serves.
Michelle is a Wet'suwet'en woman who holds a Masters of Public Policy, who also has a background in Indigenous research methodologies. She is renowned across Canada for her graphic recording and facilitation work which she often does within the fields of community safety, anti-violence, anti-racism, and Indigenous community engagement. We love working with Michelle for the way she conveys complex ideas through her artwork, for her sharp sense of what is needed in a group, along with an amazing sense of humour.
For 15 years, Michelle has been committed to collaborative approaches to building just and trauma-informed communities. Whether facilitating dialogues or co-designing programs to support social change, Michelle is known for her ability to engage with authenticity and compassion while maintaining a clear and strategic focus on the big picture. With experience and education in Canada, the United States, Northern Ireland and South Africa, she graduated with a Master's Degree in Conflict Transformation in 2013. She is Co-Author of The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse: Hope through Trauma.
Prior to joining the Just Outcomes team, Michelle launched a peace centre at the University of Waterloo that serves as a national hub for organizational leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs whose work requires navigating complex systems. Leading efforts to catalyze collaboration between these diverse stakeholders, Michelle drew from her expertise in peacebuilding, restorative justice, and social innovation. She has trained hundreds of students and professionals in restorative justice principles and practices. A trained mediator and circle keeper, Michelle is passionate about holding space for connection and healing.
Michelle lives in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario (Canada) with her spouse and two children.
Job Titles:
- Head of School Neskowin Valley School
Job Titles:
- CEO, Red Sea Road Consulting
Sidney has over 17 years of experience in restorative justice and racial equity facilitation, training, and consultation. She currently serves as an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark University, and through Red Sea Road Consulting works with organizations around the Country in areas of EDI, conflict management, and restorative justice. Sidney's compassionate and grounded presence, paired with her well-honed facilitation and training skills, are tremendous assets when navigating the complex waters of equity and restorative justice.
Susan Sharpe has been an influential writer and practitioner in Restorative justice since 1994. From 2010 until her retirement in 2020, she served as Advisor on Restorative Justice at the University of Notre Dame, where she was awarded the 2016 Toohey Award for Social Justice and the 2020 Grenville Clark Award. We have known Susan for more than two decades and are so grateful for Susan's partnership with us on projects involving systems change and restorative justice, as well as cases involving thoughtful and responsive facilitation.
Terri's career as a contractor and consultant has provided her the opportunity to engage with corporate, education, health and justice sectors. Along the way she has received recognition for her work, most recently, receiving the 2015 British Columbia Premier's Award for Promoting Innovation and Excellence. She holds a Masters in Restorative Justice from the University of Hull, England. Terri's abilities to analyze with the "big picture" in mind and to write comprehensively about restorative justice draw us to working with her when these skills are required.
Job Titles:
- Indigenous Clinical Counsellor and Consultant
Warren is an Indigenous clinical counsellor and consultant, specializing in stress-related illnesses known as addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, lateral violence, and trauma. His introduction to restorative justice was a very personal experience. By challenging his worldview and generational beliefs, restorative justice provided the impetus for change that allowed Warren to free himself from the cycle of intergenerational trauma, substance use, and conflict with the justice system. Warren views restorative justice as being part of an overall approach to living; building communities and relationships that can have preventive impacts not only in the realms of community safety and justice but in terms of health and mental health outcomes.