CJI STAFF
Catherine
Bargen, BA
Catherine is the coordinator of the Educating for
Peacebuilding program in Langley schools, working 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. Her prior experience also includes Child Care Coordinator
for Edmonton’s Welcome Home Community Services, a role in which she organized
children’s programming for at-risk, low-income families. 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.
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, BA, 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.
Nicky
Spires
, BA
Nicky has extensive experience in conflict
resolution and community building, and is the coordinator of CJI's Restorative
Community Service program. She worked
previously with the John Howard Society of the
Lower Mainland with federally sentenced adults both in prisons
and as they reintegrated back into their communities.
Her experience also includes coordinating and facilitating experiential
workshops in conflict resolution, responses to violence and personal growth with
the Alternatives to Violence Project, a worldwide association.
Nicky holds a Bachelor’s degree from
Simon
Fraser
University
’s School
of
Criminology.
Carley Julien
Coordinator of the Community
Capacity Development and Mentorship components
of CJI's Restorative Youth Services programs, Carley is
currently working to complete her honours degree in Criminology at
Simon
Fraser
University
. Her past experience includes youth outreach, drug and alcohol counselling, and
community development. As a volunteer with Corrections Canada, Carley assists
with coordinating the Alternatives to Violence Project and facilitating conflict
resolution workshops with prison inmates. She is a strong advocate for youth and
social justice issues.
GUEST TRAINERS
Pam Penner
Pam Penner
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.
Fraser
Region 
