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In this November 2010 newsletter, Betty Brouwer describes how relationship building is the heart of Recreate.

Recreate Outreach Art Studio’s December 2009 newsletter. In this edition Betty J.B. Brouwer speaks to partnerships that define and are essential for Recreate.

Mark Vander Vennen was a guest on Crossroads Connection, a voice for Restorative Justice.  Mark was invited to speak on Restorative Practices in churches in schools, and how to create a restorative culture.  Check out this interview here.

Marg Smit-VandeZande tackles three issues on the Drew Marshall show. Marg talks about how a parent can help their child with ADHD, and how another individual can care for aging parents and finally how someone can cope and change their life style with a recent health diagnosis.

Mark Vander Vennen gave this sermon at Bowmanville Rehoboth CRC on October 3, 2010.

Drew Marshall interviews Gord Hope on July 16, 2011. Drew gives Gord a scenario of someone dealing with an addiction. Gord talks about the importance of professional help and about an unhealthy expression and how it has the potential to be changed to a healthy expression.

Drew Marshall interviews Jennifer Bowen on October 1, 2011. Jennifer Bowen was a guest on the Drew Marshall show. Jennifer offers some advice to someone considering internet dating.

Drew Marshall interviews Mark Vander Vennen on September 25, 2010. Drew speaks with Mark for the “Counsel of Many”. Here Mark talks about how the caller can support her sister who has come out of an abusive relationship and how she can support her sister in parenting.

The Impact of CAP at Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church, Bowmanville, ON. Margaret Pypker gave this presentation at Shalem’s Annual General Meeting in 2008. She speaks about the surprising impact that CAP has had in her congregation.

This article is Ted Wachtel’s Inaugural Address of the IIRP Graduate School. This is the October 2007 edition of eforum from the IIRP.

Dr. Caroline M Angel reports on a study that says restorative conferences can help victims heal and move forward quickly. This is the August 2006 edition of eforum from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP).

Let’s Talk! is a study that looks at breaking the silence around Mental Illness in our Communities of Faith. This study can be used individually or in a group setting.

Mark Vander Vennen gave this talk at the “Rediscovering Calvin: Resources for Renewal Today” Conference on June 20, 2009 at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto.

In the Winter 2008 issue of Catalyst, Mark Vander Vennen addresses how Restorative Justice addresses the disconnect between the punitive and permissive pendulum.

Ted Wachtel, President of the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) talks about Restorative Practices in school settings.

This is an article written by Mark Vander Vennen and published in theotherjournal.com. In this article Mark explores how we can understand the relationship between emotional health and global peace.

Let’s Talk! is a study that looks at breaking the silence around Mental Illness in our Communities of Faith. This study can be used individually or in a group setting.