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CJI Trainers & Staff

Catherine Bargen, MA

Catherine is the former coordinator of the Educating for Peacebuilding program in Langley schools, which works with students, educators and parents to create a culture of respect that encourages and promotes the application of Restorative Justice principles and values. She also has extensive experience in case development and mediation in Victim Offender Reconciliation. Her practical experience and dynamic style make her an extremely effective trainer, and she has delivered training to a wide variety of groups on subjects including Restorative Action in Schools and Victim Offender Mediation. Previously Catherine worked as a case manager and coordinator at the Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre in Edmonton. As a volunteer, Catherine has taken part in international peace projects in South America and the Middle East. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Winnipeg (1998, Honours) with majors in Psychology and Conflict Resolution Studies, and recently completed a Master's degree in Conflict Transformation.

Sandi Bergen, BA

Sandi has worked in victim offender mediation since 1985 when she first became involved with CJI’s Victim Offender Reconciliation Program. She was a member of the founding board of directors of CJI and has served as the agency’s co-director of administration since 1987. She has also served on the executive of the Langley Interagency Council, the board of the Provincial Association of Community and Residential Agencies, and on the Fraser Region Victim Assistance Program Coordinating Committee. Sandi has assisted with developing, implementing and operating a number of CJI’s programs including the current Victim Offender Mediation Program, as well as the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program and the Community Dispute Resolution Program. In addition to her skills and experience in victim offender mediation, Sandi has taken training in post traumatic stress syndromes and has worked with David Gustafson in his private practice counselling victims of sexual abuse, family violence and attempted murder. Her credentials include a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology, and a certificate in managing non-profit organizations.

David L. Gustafson, MA, RCC

David is CJI's co-director of program development. In addition, he is an adjunct professor in Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology, a therapist in private practice, and a registered clinical counsellor. He developed and directed the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) in Langley, BC, later establishing CJI as the society which administered VORP, the present Victim Offender Mediation Program (VOMP), and other community justice and therapeutic programs. He led in the design and implementation at Stave Lake Correctional Centre of highly regarded programs for sexual offenders and adult survivors of incest and sexual assaults. David delivers training and informational workshops locally and internationally, and consults with correctional services and other organizations interested in developing programs similar to those run by CJI. He holds a master’s degree with a focus on Counselling and on Peace and Conflict Studies.

Dan Basham
Dan is a major advocate for Restorative Justice throughout British Columbia. As CJI’s School Program worker, Dan handles referrals for conflicts within the Langley School District, and trains students and staff in various restorative processes including mediation, conferencing and circle processes. Dan became involved with Restorative Justice out of his own personal tragedy and came to realize that punitive, institutional responses to harm are inadequate for bringing about healing and accountability, be it in the courts or in school settings. Dan’s own story is powerful and compelling, and has given him valuable insight into the effectiveness of restorative processes.

Guest Trainers

Pam Penner, MA
Pam holds a master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Management, a certificate in Conflict Resolution from the Justice Institute of BC, and is also certified as a mediator with the Community Dispute Resolution Program. She has extensive experience working in the field of conflict resolution as a mediator, facilitator, coach and trainer. In private practice since 1998, Pam specializes in workplace dispute resolution, team building, and strategic planning.

Raj Dhasi, MA
Raj holds a master’s degree in Organizational Conflict Analysis and Management in addition to a bachelor's degree in Adult Education. An experienced victim offender mediator, she has also been involved in designing, implementing and coordinating community and school based Restorative Justice programs. Her experience as a trainer and facilitator encompasses community, school, family and workplace settings. Raj has done extensive research into the role of power in mediation settings. She is currently a faculty member of the Centre for Conflict Resolution at the Justice Institute of BC.

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