The team
Travis Blaine (204.724.4460)
Travis has a Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Criminal Justice from Minot State University. Travis also obtained a certificate in Mediation Skills through Resolution Skills Center in 2015 and is certified to conduct criminal and family mediation.
Prior to Westman Mediation Services Travis worked as a Correctional Officer, Parole Officer and Correctional Supervisor at Stony Mountain Institution. Travis became interested in Restorative Justice while working in the federal institution. After his career at Correctional Service of Canada, he transitioned to Westman Mediation Services as the Restorative Justice Coordinator and oversees the Restorative Justice program in the Westman and Parkland regions. Travis conducts presentations on Restorative Justice for all Law classes in High Schools/Post Secondary and is a trained Facilitator for Interpersonal Conflict Resolution and Mediation Skills.
Travis has also presented on the topic of Mediation and Restorative Justice at various national and international restorative justice conferences.
Michelle Funk (204.901.4909)
Michelle Bio:
After earning a Master’s of Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University, with a specific focus on Restorative Justice, Michelle worked in various areas of the social service sector. Michelle joined Westman Mediation Services in 2016. Michelle brought her passion for the values of restorative justice, particularly treating people with respect, empathy and compassion. Michelle, with the help of her personal therapy dog, assists clients in a non judgmental way with their mediation needs.
In her current position, Michelle earned her Mediation certification and conducts criminal and family mediations. Michelle also works with clients going through the restorative justice process, and assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. In addition, Michelle provides training for, and oversees and supervisors volunteers from nine Community Justice Committees. In addition to her primary job functions, Michelle believes that more can be done to prevent incidents, so she delivers the following skill-based presentations: Social Media and the Law, Conflict Resolution, Mediation Skills, Introduction to Restorative Justice and Restorative Justice in Schools.
Michelle has presented on the topic of Mediation and Restorative Justice at various national and international restorative justice conferences.
Alfie (Michelle's Side Kick)
Michelle also has a dog, Alfie that she often brings to work, as he is learning to be a therapy dog
Moments of Hope: Our Journey in Photos
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