Marlee Liss - Reimagine Justice for Sexual Harm: Why I Fought for a Circle, Not a Courtroom
Thu, Sep 17
|Peterborough Public Library
Your Way Forward and One City Peterborough would like to invite you to attend Marlee Liss’ keynote address. This event is aimed at workers, volunteers, and any one interested in Restorative Justice and Sexual Violence Prevention.
Time & Location
Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7, Canada
About the Event
Your Way Forward and One City Peterborough would like to invite you to attend Marlee Liss’ keynote address RE-IMAGINE JUSTICE FOR SEXUAL HARM: WHY I FOUGHT FOR A CIRCLE, NOT A COURTROOM. This event is open to anyone working, volunteering or interested in the fields of restorative justice or sexual-violence prevention.
Please note: The content of this keynote includes experiences of sexual violence, trauma, and the criminal legal system.
In this talk, Marlee speaks of her own experience: "My personal sexual assault case set precedent in North America after concluding with Restorative Justice through the courts. I fought for my assailant to go to therapy instead of criminal trial and eventually, we met in an 8-hour circle that was transformative to say the least. Since then, I’ve founded Survivors 4 Justice Reform & have supported thousands in re-imagining justice and healing trauma."
This keynote brings Marlee's experience and the much-needed conversation about justice that centres…