JUSTICE AS TRAUMA


Vancouver Convention Centre
March 17-19, 2025

Dr. Benjamin Roebuck

Dr. Benjamin Roebuck (he/him) is a trauma-focused expert with a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Ottawa and over 15 years of experience in victimology. In October 2022, he was appointed Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime. His team has launched a national systemic investigation into how survivors of sexual violence are treated in the criminal justice system. In his previous role as a Research Chair and Professor at Algonquin College, Dr. Roebuck co-founded the Victimology Research Centre. His research has explored resilience and posttraumatic change with survivors of violence, victim service providers and people with lived experiences of homelessness.

Day 2, Tuesday, March 18

Rebuilding Trust: Trauma-Informed Foundations for Fairness & Justice

Panel Session 
10:45 am - 12:00 pm