Marlee Liss Keynote & Workshop
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Date
March 6, 2026
Time
09:00 AM
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Date
March 6, 2026
Time
12:15 PM
Location
The Nipissing Theatre (F213)
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Marlee Liss Keynote & Workshop
Marlee Liss shares her journey as one of the first survivors in North America to resolve a sexual assault case through restorative justice and provides a space to examine cancel culture, its mental health impacts, and whether punishment prevents harm.
The Nipissing Theatre (F213)
Nipissing University
test@test.ca
America/Toronto
public
9:00 AM – Keynote: Re-imagine Justice for Sexual Harm: Why I Fought for a Circle, Not a Courtroom
Marlee shares her journey as one of the first survivors in North America to resolve a sexual assault case through restorative justice. Participants will explore alternative approaches to justice that focus on healing, empowerment, and breaking cycles of harm.
11:15 AM – Workshop: Does Cancel Culture Work? Humane Strategies for Responding to Harm
This session provides a space to examine cancel culture, its mental health impacts, and whether punishment prevents harm. Participants will learn non-punitive strategies for accountability and building inclusive, trauma-informed communities.
Learning Outcomes (highlights):
- Understand restorative justice principles and trauma-informed approaches
- Explore diverse justice options that centre survivors and their agency
- Analyze cancel culture and apply non-punitive, anti-oppressive strategies for responding to harm
- Build visions of community and conflict transformation that support healing