Interview with Pierre Allard on Rwanda and DRC
Oct 07, 2009
Following are three video segments of an interview with Pierre Allard on the television programme 100 Huntley Street. Pierre Allard was formerly Chaplain General and Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Canada. Since his retirement he and his wife Judy have been living and working in Rwanda and the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo.
In the first (6:53 minutes) he describes becoming a prison chaplain and how his experience as the survivor of a homicide led him to a commitment to restorative justice.
In the second (6:27 minutes) and third (8:02 minutes) he describes his current work with Just Equipping in Rwanda and the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
the vision of restorative justice: Pierre Allard
I heard Allard speak at PFI's Convocation in 1999. I was taken by the man then when he spoke and equally so now. The excitement he communicates is so very encouraging. We need that passion. It reminds me again how important this work is worldwide. Restorative justice provides such a vision for reform of a terribly broken justice system.
Some who are interested in restorative justice but are not of the Christian faith are sometimes nervous to hear such a man as Allard speak about this vision. They should not be concerned. Though a percentage of supporters of RJ are people of faith it does not exclude those who are not Christian or religious. Justice is something all can embrace. Restorative justice is truly about healing, as Allard described.
Thank you.
Lisa Rea
California