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Facing the Demons (1999)

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clip Restorative justice conference education content clip 1

Original classification rating: PG. This clip chosen to be PG

Clip description

Senior Sergeant Terry O’Connell opens the restorative justice conference where the offenders meet the family and friends of the murdered boy. Karl Kramer, one of the perpetrators, speaks first, saying how he deeply regrets his part in the murder. Douglas Edwards, the escape driver, also expresses regret. Lisa, a staff member of the Pizza Hut, breaks down as she recalls the events.

Curator’s notes

The clip effectively captures the tension in the room as the conference begins, and the perpetrators begin to speak to those affected by their brutal actions.