The North Shore Restorative Justice Society Fall Gala took place Oct. 18 with more than 120 guests at the Hollyburn Country Club in West Vancouver. A buffet dinner, silent auction and 50/50 draw were part of the event, along with a presentation by guest speaker Katy Hutchison, author of Walking After Midnight, who shared her personal story of family tragedy. The non-profit society's mission is to develop, promote and provide restorative approaches to prevent and heal harm caused by conflict and crime. Proceeds from the event will support the society's new school program, Learning from the Virks: A Story of Courage and Compassion, which seeks to promote dialogue and healthy relationships, teach empathy and communication skills and targets youths in grades 3-9. nsrj.ca
