It was a headline that received a lot of reaction. "Convicted murderer sent to Restorative Justice for first time in Nova Scotia" offers up more questions than answers. The article was based on a recommendation by a Supreme Court Judge who also was quick to note this is about parole ineligibility, not about avoiding consequences. Professor Jennifer Llewellyn is the Chair in Restorative Justice with the Schulich School of Law. She explains the process of restorative justice and what the goals are. And she also comments on the significance that this is the first time this initiative has been applied to an offender convicted of murder in Nova Scotia.

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It's not always easy to get the story behind the story. Journalism is about the Five W's that report the facts but to Sheldon, context is key. It's not just how, but how come. In this show, he talks to the people behind the headlines to find out why we should care. And in the digital age, nothing tells a story better than the voice of the person involved, or the people who can look at it critically and speak about it. We hope to tell the stories that can help us understand not just why something happened, but why it matters.