UPCOMING EVENTS
Newspaper Article December 2018
https://bccatholic.ca/content/savouring-a-life-changing-cup-of-coffee
Jim's Restorative Justice Week Interview by Theo Gavrielides from London England Nov. 2017
https://www.theogavrielides.com/single-post/2017/11/24/Truths-from-an-offender-a-victim-a-survivor-an-inspiring-human-being-Offenders-no-More
Jim was ( June 2012 - to present) the Coordinator of Training and Membership for Homelessness Services Association of BC responsible for the training of1000's of staff at 290 Agencies that work with the homeless sector, weather that be Homeless Shelters, drop in centres, Friendship centres, Women's Transition Houses or any of the many outreach organizations.
Jim is the logistics person who , listens to what the members need, finds trainers, creates the training's in partnership and books these training's into the eight major regions of the Province of British Columbia, through Zoom and in person training!!
New Development:
2023; Fiore Films is close to completing a documentary called; "Invisible No More" a film on the reintegration of prisoners that have suffered traumatic brain injuries coming back into society and some of the process to fit in. It is featuring Jim Mandelin and two other victims of traumatic brain injury and their stories. As one of those prisoners who have had to overcome my brain injuries and to reintegrate back into society! We tell our stories!! Premiering October 2023
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2007 - Present - On Going
Up Date: Jim has been doing presentations via Zoom for Schools and some in person meets and is available for anyone who contacts him.
Jim's School Presentation in Vimeo (Feel free to watch it!!
https://vimeo.com/653577940
Password (case sensitive): JimsStory2021!
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Presentations in Metro Vancouver Schools and Universities.
Criminology, Education,Child Development Classes (Police Officers, Prison Guards, Border Guards, Probation Officers, Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologist)
Kwantlan Polytechnic University on: "The Development of Empathy." From 1989 to Present.
Jim will be giving presentations in Lower Mainland Schools, also presenting to Boys Scouts - North and West Vancouver and at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre - Youth Prison (14 to 17 year olds) from Sept. 10th 2014 to the present, telling his story to kids.
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Mental Health and Addiction in the Muslim Community Symposium at the SFU Surrey Campus - March 19th 2016
Jim is a presenter to Muslim Youth on Addictions, Mental Health and his personal story.
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SFU Burnaby Campus - Criminology Classes for Dr Brenda Morrison and M. Asadullah
PhD Student & Sessional Instructor Crim. 315
Jim Presented: February 19th 2016 and July 12th 2016
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Jim was the recipient of Coast Mental Health 2015 “Courage to Come Back” award in the Social Adversity category.
The First Link Below is the Award Ceremony!
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Corrections Services Canada presentation at Salvation Army, Belkin House Homeless Shelter
To Community Stakeholders
Jim is a presenter on Homelessness re: Ex-Offenders
Sept 3rd 2015
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Podcast with the "I Share Hope" Project with Chris Williams
http://www.isharehope.com/
Interview with Jim Mandelin September 1st 2015
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Gleneagle Secondary School - Student created - Talk To Me 2.0
Moods Disorder Association of BC - Charity Event
Friday May 22nd 2015 - 6:30pm
Jim was one of Six Presenters on Mental Health Issues
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Shelter Net BC Conference in Kelowna
Working to End Homelessness
Jim was one of Conference organizers
Tuesday & Wednesday Sept. 16 - 17 2014
Kelowna BC
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Genesis Family Empowerment Society
Dedicated to Strengthening Families in Metro Vancouver.
Jim will be presenting to youth 12 to 17 on his life Story
Wednesday July 9, 2014 – Delta BC Kids Camp
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Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness(C.R.U.W.) held at UBC Farms
Jim presented to youth on how relationships become troublesome, the development of healthy relationships and how to maintain them.
Saturday June 28, 2014 – Vancouver
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2008 - 2019 University Year
Jim teaches a half day course that he designed, for University students on the subject of "The Development of Empathy." A number of Professors bring Jim in and have him teach his course in their classes. Jim has been running these three hour courses, several times a year since 2008.
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Jim also works full time for Homelessness Services Association of BC, formerly Shelter Net BC. www.hsa-bc.ca.
October 2013 to the Present
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https://bccatholic.ca/content/savouring-a-life-changing-cup-of-coffee
Jim's Restorative Justice Week Interview by Theo Gavrielides from London England Nov. 2017
https://www.theogavrielides.com/single-post/2017/11/24/Truths-from-an-offender-a-victim-a-survivor-an-inspiring-human-being-Offenders-no-More
Jim was ( June 2012 - to present) the Coordinator of Training and Membership for Homelessness Services Association of BC responsible for the training of1000's of staff at 290 Agencies that work with the homeless sector, weather that be Homeless Shelters, drop in centres, Friendship centres, Women's Transition Houses or any of the many outreach organizations.
Jim is the logistics person who , listens to what the members need, finds trainers, creates the training's in partnership and books these training's into the eight major regions of the Province of British Columbia, through Zoom and in person training!!
New Development:
2023; Fiore Films is close to completing a documentary called; "Invisible No More" a film on the reintegration of prisoners that have suffered traumatic brain injuries coming back into society and some of the process to fit in. It is featuring Jim Mandelin and two other victims of traumatic brain injury and their stories. As one of those prisoners who have had to overcome my brain injuries and to reintegrate back into society! We tell our stories!! Premiering October 2023
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2007 - Present - On Going
Up Date: Jim has been doing presentations via Zoom for Schools and some in person meets and is available for anyone who contacts him.
Jim's School Presentation in Vimeo (Feel free to watch it!!
https://vimeo.com/653577940
Password (case sensitive): JimsStory2021!
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Presentations in Metro Vancouver Schools and Universities.
Criminology, Education,Child Development Classes (Police Officers, Prison Guards, Border Guards, Probation Officers, Teachers, Social Workers, Psychologist)
Kwantlan Polytechnic University on: "The Development of Empathy." From 1989 to Present.
Jim will be giving presentations in Lower Mainland Schools, also presenting to Boys Scouts - North and West Vancouver and at the Burnaby Youth Custody Centre - Youth Prison (14 to 17 year olds) from Sept. 10th 2014 to the present, telling his story to kids.
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Mental Health and Addiction in the Muslim Community Symposium at the SFU Surrey Campus - March 19th 2016
Jim is a presenter to Muslim Youth on Addictions, Mental Health and his personal story.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SFU Burnaby Campus - Criminology Classes for Dr Brenda Morrison and M. Asadullah
PhD Student & Sessional Instructor Crim. 315
Jim Presented: February 19th 2016 and July 12th 2016
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Jim was the recipient of Coast Mental Health 2015 “Courage to Come Back” award in the Social Adversity category.
The First Link Below is the Award Ceremony!
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B85WfzLNzvSma1dsMTdPc0lkOTQ/view
- http://globalnews.ca/news/1974999/courage-to-come-back-awards-pay-tribute-to-those-who-overcome-the-odds/
To watch the next three links please copy and paste into a new browser window:
- http://news.yahoo.com/video/courage-come-back-extended-cut-223420895.html
- http://www.news1130.com/2015/04/06/courage-to-come-back-social-adversity-winner-keeps-youth-on-the-straight-and-narrow/
- http://www.theprovince.com/health/courage/Courage+Come+Back+Dying+hospital+changed+life/10947528/story.html
The Courage To Come Back Awards is a province-wide annual campaign that pays tribute to BC residents who have demonstrated extraordinary courage in their recovery from illness or adversity. The awards are presented to one individual in each of the following categories: Addiction, Medical, Mental Health, Physical Rehabilitation, Social Adversity and Youth..
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Corrections Services Canada presentation at Salvation Army, Belkin House Homeless Shelter
To Community Stakeholders
Jim is a presenter on Homelessness re: Ex-Offenders
Sept 3rd 2015
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Podcast with the "I Share Hope" Project with Chris Williams
http://www.isharehope.com/
Interview with Jim Mandelin September 1st 2015
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Gleneagle Secondary School - Student created - Talk To Me 2.0
Moods Disorder Association of BC - Charity Event
Friday May 22nd 2015 - 6:30pm
Jim was one of Six Presenters on Mental Health Issues
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Shelter Net BC Conference in Kelowna
Working to End Homelessness
Jim was one of Conference organizers
Tuesday & Wednesday Sept. 16 - 17 2014
Kelowna BC
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Genesis Family Empowerment Society
Dedicated to Strengthening Families in Metro Vancouver.
Jim will be presenting to youth 12 to 17 on his life Story
Wednesday July 9, 2014 – Delta BC Kids Camp
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Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness(C.R.U.W.) held at UBC Farms
Jim presented to youth on how relationships become troublesome, the development of healthy relationships and how to maintain them.
Saturday June 28, 2014 – Vancouver
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2008 - 2019 University Year
Jim teaches a half day course that he designed, for University students on the subject of "The Development of Empathy." A number of Professors bring Jim in and have him teach his course in their classes. Jim has been running these three hour courses, several times a year since 2008.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jim also works full time for Homelessness Services Association of BC, formerly Shelter Net BC. www.hsa-bc.ca.
October 2013 to the Present
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PAST EVENTS
Human Library Project at Moscrop Secondary School Burnaby BC
May 19, 2016 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Jim is a Library Book
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Human Library Project at Moscrop Secondary School Burnaby BC
May 23rd 2014 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Jim is a Library Book
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Human Library Project at Alpha Secondary School Burnaby BC
Wednesday Nov. 27th, 2013 8:30AM - 9:00PM
Jim was a Library Book
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Jim is giving presentations full time in schools(8 to 18 year olds) and kids camps(8 to 13 year old) from Jan. 6th 1989 to Present telling his story to kids, Number of kids that heard Jim's presentation = just over 500,000 kids ages 8 to 18.
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A Forum hosted by: Correction Services Canada and partners with their Citizen Advisory Committee and the Ting Forum on Justice Policy, Lecture and Dialogue from Schools of Criminology at both Simon Fraser University and Douglas College.
Presentation Topic: Gangs
Douglas College in New Westminster, Lecture Hall 1614.
Wednesday March 27th, 2014 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Jim Mandelin; Panel Member
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Correctional Services Canada
Annual REAC Forum: Regional Ethno-cultural Advisory Committee
Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre,
4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby BC
March 1st, 2013 8am - 4pm
Jim was a presenter.
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Tri-Cities Joint Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
Topic: Emotional Learning and Restorative Justice
Moody Middle School, 3115 St. Johns Street Port Moody BC
Thursday Feb. 28th, 2013 7pm - 9pm
Jim was panel member.
To Register:
http://www.bullyingpreventionseries.eventbrite.ca/
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CBC Human Library Event at City Centre
Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey BC
Saturday Jan. 26th 2013 11am - 3pm
Jim was a Human Library Book
http://www.cbc.ca/bc/community/blog/2012/12/cbc-vancouver-human-library.html
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Tri-Cities Joint Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
Bullying Prevention Series: Topic: Response to
Audience Questions from Oct 24th Forum:
Coquitlam City Hall 3000 Guilford Way Coquitlam BC
Thursday Jan. 24th, 2013 7pm - 9pm
Jim was a panel member.
To Register: http://www.bullyingpreventionseries.eventbrite.ca/
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CBC Radio: Jim's interview with Steven Quinn of "On the Coast Show" Topic: CBC Human Library Event Jan.16th 2013 at 5:40pm
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Gangs, Violence and Marijuana: The Social Impact of Prohibition.
Implications of prohibition of substances harm reduction and human rights global impact of western drug use and its medical implications
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 4-6 p.m. Theatre at Sutherland Secondary School
Panelists: Senator Larry Campbell, Mayor Darrell Mussatto, MLA Kash Heed, Activist Jim Mandelin
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Let’s Talk About It!
Sponsored by: Tri-Cities Joint Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
Wednesday, Oct 24/12 at 7 pm Terry Fox Theatre1260 Riverview Gate, Port Coquitlam
How To Help: A Youth Perspective on Bullying will be followed by a panel discussion. Guest panelist consist of:
Ted Kuntz Moderator for the event: Ted is an author, "Peace Begins with Me," a psychologist, facilitator and public speaker
Karen Moss Canadian Red Cross Video Presentation: http://youtu.be/KEyn7zb35dQ
Cindi Seddon, Principal Summit Middle School,, Founder: Bully Beware Productions, Author "How Parents Can Take Action Against Bullying"
Dr. Shelley Hymel UBC Faculty of Education, Lead Professor in Social and Emotional Learning
Dr. Kim Schonert-Reich Faculty of Education, Social Emotional Learning, UBC
Dr. Brenda Morrison Co-Director for Centre of Restorative Justice, SFU
Dr. Aaron White School Psychologist/District Counsellor, Student Support Services West Vancouver
Jim Mandelin Youth Advocate, Author, Public Speaker Lower Mainland BC
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Jim is a guest speaker at 2010 Shelter Net BC Conference on October 21, 2010 at the SFU Harbour Centre speaking about: Youth Gang Prevention & Homelessness (Segal Centre)
May 19, 2016 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Jim is a Library Book
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Human Library Project at Moscrop Secondary School Burnaby BC
May 23rd 2014 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Jim is a Library Book
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Human Library Project at Alpha Secondary School Burnaby BC
Wednesday Nov. 27th, 2013 8:30AM - 9:00PM
Jim was a Library Book
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Jim is giving presentations full time in schools(8 to 18 year olds) and kids camps(8 to 13 year old) from Jan. 6th 1989 to Present telling his story to kids, Number of kids that heard Jim's presentation = just over 500,000 kids ages 8 to 18.
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A Forum hosted by: Correction Services Canada and partners with their Citizen Advisory Committee and the Ting Forum on Justice Policy, Lecture and Dialogue from Schools of Criminology at both Simon Fraser University and Douglas College.
Presentation Topic: Gangs
Douglas College in New Westminster, Lecture Hall 1614.
Wednesday March 27th, 2014 2:30PM – 5:30PM
Jim Mandelin; Panel Member
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Correctional Services Canada
Annual REAC Forum: Regional Ethno-cultural Advisory Committee
Delta Burnaby Hotel & Conference Centre,
4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby BC
March 1st, 2013 8am - 4pm
Jim was a presenter.
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Tri-Cities Joint Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
Topic: Emotional Learning and Restorative Justice
Moody Middle School, 3115 St. Johns Street Port Moody BC
Thursday Feb. 28th, 2013 7pm - 9pm
Jim was panel member.
To Register:
http://www.bullyingpreventionseries.eventbrite.ca/
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CBC Human Library Event at City Centre
Library, 10350 University Drive, Surrey BC
Saturday Jan. 26th 2013 11am - 3pm
Jim was a Human Library Book
http://www.cbc.ca/bc/community/blog/2012/12/cbc-vancouver-human-library.html
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Tri-Cities Joint Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
Bullying Prevention Series: Topic: Response to
Audience Questions from Oct 24th Forum:
Coquitlam City Hall 3000 Guilford Way Coquitlam BC
Thursday Jan. 24th, 2013 7pm - 9pm
Jim was a panel member.
To Register: http://www.bullyingpreventionseries.eventbrite.ca/
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CBC Radio: Jim's interview with Steven Quinn of "On the Coast Show" Topic: CBC Human Library Event Jan.16th 2013 at 5:40pm
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Gangs, Violence and Marijuana: The Social Impact of Prohibition.
Implications of prohibition of substances harm reduction and human rights global impact of western drug use and its medical implications
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 4-6 p.m. Theatre at Sutherland Secondary School
Panelists: Senator Larry Campbell, Mayor Darrell Mussatto, MLA Kash Heed, Activist Jim Mandelin
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Let’s Talk About It!
Sponsored by: Tri-Cities Joint Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
Wednesday, Oct 24/12 at 7 pm Terry Fox Theatre1260 Riverview Gate, Port Coquitlam
How To Help: A Youth Perspective on Bullying will be followed by a panel discussion. Guest panelist consist of:
Ted Kuntz Moderator for the event: Ted is an author, "Peace Begins with Me," a psychologist, facilitator and public speaker
Karen Moss Canadian Red Cross Video Presentation: http://youtu.be/KEyn7zb35dQ
Cindi Seddon, Principal Summit Middle School,, Founder: Bully Beware Productions, Author "How Parents Can Take Action Against Bullying"
Dr. Shelley Hymel UBC Faculty of Education, Lead Professor in Social and Emotional Learning
Dr. Kim Schonert-Reich Faculty of Education, Social Emotional Learning, UBC
Dr. Brenda Morrison Co-Director for Centre of Restorative Justice, SFU
Dr. Aaron White School Psychologist/District Counsellor, Student Support Services West Vancouver
Jim Mandelin Youth Advocate, Author, Public Speaker Lower Mainland BC
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Jim is a guest speaker at 2010 Shelter Net BC Conference on October 21, 2010 at the SFU Harbour Centre speaking about: Youth Gang Prevention & Homelessness (Segal Centre)
Jim is a co - host with fellow board members of Vancouver Association for Restorative Justice in partnership with: Simon Fraser University Centre for Dialogue & Centre for Restorative Justice are pleased to invite you to a dinner & dialogue on Restorative Justice and Riots with Theo Gavrielides of the UK.
Wednesday, May 9th 2012 6:00 to 9:00pm at Delta Vancouver Suites 550 West Hastings Street
Theo Gavrielides is an academic and a practitioner working in the fields of restorative justice, criminal justice and human rights. He is the founder and Academic Director of Independent Academic Research Studies (IARS), a UK-based international network of young researchers working to prevent and combat anti-social behaviour and violence in all its forms; and one of the founders of the 99% campaign, a London, youth-led initiative that has gained recognition in the wake of the UK riots.
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Wednesday, May 9th 2012 6:00 to 9:00pm at Delta Vancouver Suites 550 West Hastings Street
Theo Gavrielides is an academic and a practitioner working in the fields of restorative justice, criminal justice and human rights. He is the founder and Academic Director of Independent Academic Research Studies (IARS), a UK-based international network of young researchers working to prevent and combat anti-social behaviour and violence in all its forms; and one of the founders of the 99% campaign, a London, youth-led initiative that has gained recognition in the wake of the UK riots.
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Burnaby Now Newspaper article about the Human Library Project June 1st 2011
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CBC Television report on Gang Violence filming a Jim Mandelin Presentation at Gleneagle Secondary School in Coquitlam BritishColumbia Dec 2010
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Interview Guest: CTV “NEWSNET” and CBC, “ON THE COAST" with Steven Quinn, 2009- 2010
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Numerous Newspaper Articles appearing Locally and Canada wide on Gang Violence 2009
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Interview by Los Angeles/New York Times on Gang violence in Lower Mainland 2009
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