On this episode of Beyond the Conviction I met with Margot Van Sluytman who is an award-winning Poet, Therapeutic Writing Mentor, Justice Activist, and College Instructor.

Margot learned first-hand and at a young age that pain, grief, and sorrow occur everywhere. Anytime. And that the "better" life her parents had longed for would ask something more from her. She began to make sense of that brutal and harrowing experience. Choosing to be committed to writing, publishing, teaching, and lecturing on Expressive Writing and Therapeutic Writing in the framework of Sawbonna. Sawbonna, her new and Award-Winning Model of Restorative Justice, which is predicated upon shared-humanity.

Join us for an emotional and thought-provoking discussion on the tragic loss of Theodore, Margot's father, and her transformative journey towards healing, which has led to the creation of a novel approach to restorative justice.

Explore Margot's remarkable contributions and ongoing efforts by visiting the provided links to learn more about her impactful work.

https://broadview.org/margot-van-sluytman/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTygA6Cl2NA

https://www.centennialcollege.ca/centennial-college-blog/2023/june/21/centennial-prof-writes-for-the-eighth-fire-margot-van-sluytman-and-joy-abounds