Jul 10

Gordon Cruse in Saskachewan

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Juvie, Inside Canada's Youth Jails

Gordon Cruse, author of Juvie, Inside Canada’s Youth Jails, is putting his talents as a former radio announcer to use as he is featured in an interview on CBC Saskatchewan. Gordon’s interview will air live on Monday July 5th at 12:15 pm on CBK 540 AM radio during the noon show with Garth province wide! As the featured guest, his portion of the show should run till 1:00.

A signing will be hosted by McNally-Robinson at 7:30 pm in their bookstore on 8th St. east in Saskatoon.

Gordon says, “… should be fun … it’ll be nice to be back behind the “mike” again!!!”

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May 28

NBC Dateline Interviews author Gordon Cruse

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On Sunday, May 31 at 7pm, the digital television station, MSNBC (channel 115 in Victoria, BC), will air a one hour Dateline documentary called, “Under the Bridge”. The documentary explores the tragic teen violence that led to the death of 14 year old Reena Virk in November of 1997. Author Gordon Cruse talks about his experiences as a youth worker in the juvenile detention centre in Victoria, BC; as he spent years rehabilitating the teen perpetrators and other youth who have been involved in criminal activities. Interviews with the parents of the victim and Dr. Sybla Artz, a professor at UVIC who specializes in youth and child development delve into the possible causes and the consequences of these violent actions.

Proceeds from this book go to support the Reena Virk Youth Justice Award, presented annually by Camosun College. The Reena Virk Award is presented to an eligible student enrolled in the Camosun College Faculty of Criminology, who has an interest in young offenders.

Click Here to Buy “Juvie, Inside Canada’s Youth Jails”

For more information about the book, including reviews and interview clips, visit this link

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Nov 12

Restorative Justice with Gordon Cruse

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Juvie, Inside Canada’s Youth Jails

Author Gordon Cruse will be part of a panel on Restorative JusticeForum on November 12th, 1-2 pm at The Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver.  Other guests scheduled to attend: Gregor Robertson & Peter Ladner (Mayoral candidates), Wally Oppal, VPD Police Chief Chu, Deputy Mayor David Cadman, and the newly appointed Provincial Restorative Justice Coordinator.  Visit their website for more information.

To learn more about the book or buy a copy now click here.

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