On October 19th, after months of hardwork by the criminology coordinator, AWR was brought to the collegiate level as a film that was required to be watched for criminology students for a related assignment.

It was great to see students watching the film with the goal to be educated.  The Q&A period was my opportunity to educate these eager young minds on how they can make a difference.  As criminology students, their potential for helping is limitless.  For them to have an accurate understanding of why the issue is happening was essential.  I made them aware of the relation of marijuana trade in British Columbia and how it increased the number of gangs significantly.

I was given much respect as many students stayed after the Q&A to continue the discussion with me and to give me their positive comments.  It is reasons like this I never tire in trying to make a difference.  The kindness and respect is more than enough fuel to drive advocation of the issue forward.

Thank you to Douglas College for welcoming me.  The screening at the college was in association with Cinema Politica, a great proactive network of film screenings.  A special shout out to Heidi Currie, criminology coordinator and faculty member.

Thanks all,

mani