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Campbell River's Philosophers’ Café is an informal evening of dialogue
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Sandra Harrison will kick off the debate on crime at the next Philosophers’ Cafe.

Philosophers’ Café is an informal evening of dialogue hosted by a facilitator in which participants discuss current topics.

On Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m., the public is invited to join in an hour-long conversation on the theme “Tough on Crime or Smart on Crime?”

The government says they will help keep our streets and communities safe by enhancing victim’s rights and making offenders accountable. Critics say the government’s tough-on-crime policies do nothing to reduce crime. How do we deter crime, protect citizens and rehabilitate offenders? Is there a balance required between victim’s rights and offender’s rights? Does a minimum sentence make sense or should a judge be free to make the punishment fit the crime? Is there a place for restorative justice? What do the experts say? What do you think?

The presenter will be Sandra Harrison, former executive director with Alberta Correctional Services. As with each Café, Harrison will have just 10 minutes to introduce the topic, and then the floor is open for 50 minutes of discussion.

Drop in to the Philosophers’ Café in Campbell River, a friendly forum for reflection where you can join the conversation, or just sit back and listen.

Members of the public are welcome to propose topics and introduce them at future Cafés. Themes should be of broad interest and national significance, and have an element of controversy to them.

The moderator for each evening is Greg Hill, executive director of the Campbell River Community Living Association.

The Philosophers Cafe will be held in Sybil Andrews Cottage (Next to the Willow Point Hall) Wednesday, Jan. 15 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Admission is free and there will be tea, coffee and cookies. For more information, call: Peter Schwarzhoff, rigoletto@shaw.ca, (250) 778-0333.