One of the biggest strengths of Northern Valleys Alternative Measures (MAVN) is the team that has been assembled by the alternative justice organization. Combining youth and experience, each of these people deserves to be known. In a series of...
Read moreRestorative Justice as a Transformative Process
At Mesures Alternatives des Vallées du Nord (MAVN), we often talk about restorative justice, where the offender agrees to repair the harm they have caused to the victim. Restorative measures take different forms, which may even include a criminal...
Read moreWhy Become a Member of MAVN
On our website, Northern Valleys Alternative Measures (MAVN) offers the opportunity to become a visionary member of the organization, either as an individual or as a company. But what are the benefits? Here are 16 arguments that could spur you to...
Read moreThe Social Meaning of Costume
As we saw again this year, Halloween has become a holiday focused on children and fun. But why not use it as inspiration to prolong the fun and give meaning to our actions throughout the year through putting on our everyday costumes? Here are...
Read moreCrime Doesn’t Pay
But thanks to restorative justice, the people who commit crimes can right their wrongs. Starting November 21, National Restorative Justice Week begins across Canada. From Mirabel to Mont-Laurier, one organization stands out for its restorative...
Read moreA Compass That Points in the Right Direction
10 Good Reasons to Choose Citizen Mediation
Do you have an issue in your neighbourhood, and would like to resolve a conflict with a neighbour? Whether it’s a noisy neighbour, an interpersonal conflict, bothersome animals, or other quibbles, you can benefit from the many advantages of...
Read moreGermaine Lalancette Is Also A Volunteer …
OPEN UP THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO BETTER INNOVATE TOGETHER! Do you remember Germaine Lalancette, the lady who was annoyed with her neighbour’s snow removal habits? Well! Germaine has also been a volunteer for several years for a community...
Read moreSupporting The Lalancette Family Even In The Workplace…
OPEN UP THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO BETTER WORK TOGETHER! Mr. Lalancette’s brother works in a small plumbing company of 17 employees. In recent weeks, the atmosphere has been somewhat tense among employees for unknown reasons. His boss has...
Read moreThe Lalancette Couple Wants A Friendly Neighbourhood Life…
OPEN UP THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION TO BETTER GET ALONG TOGETHER! This is the story of Germaine Lalancette, who once told a neighbour of hers: “I’m pretty tired of the neighbour’s snow removal. We can’t see anything anymore when we leave the...
Read moreEven Granny Lalancette Benefits From Mavn Services…
Open Up The Lines Of Communication To Better Live Together! Granny Lalancette, Mégane’s and Jérémy’s grandmother, has been living in the same senior living home for several years. Somewhat reserved, she has never really developed significant...
Read moreTHE STORY OF JÉRÉMY LALANCETTE
Do you remember Jérémy Lalancette? He is the thirteen-year-old who learned about the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) during a presentation at his school. Well, Jérémy has an oddly developed sense of fun and, one summer evening, he yielded to...
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