Webinar Series on Bail Reform in Nova Scotia – Session 2 “Legal perspectives on bail” April 22, 2026 4:51 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts A reminder to sign up for our second session of our webinar series on Bail reform “Legal perspectives on bail.” The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) is pleased to invite you to a free, three part webinar series – Bail Reform 101. Join leading experts in research, prosecution, and community justice to explore how...
Save the date – Annual General Meeting 2026 March 24, 2026 2:29 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The NSCJA Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday May 21 2026 from 5- 7 pm at the BMO Community Room at the Halifax Central Library. Further information including registration information will be announced closer to the date on our website, facebook and through an email. Details:Date: Thursday May 21Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location:BMO Community...
Webinar Series on Bail Reform in Nova Scotia March 17, 2026 10:05 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) is pleased to invite you to a free, three part webinar series – Bail Reform 101. Join leading experts in research, prosecution, and community justice to explore how bail works in practice and what reforms mean for public safety, fairness, and the justice system. Event Details Dates:Friday April...
NSCJA News and events update January 28, 2026 3:33 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Good decisions and second chances. The NSCJA is pleased to share this wonderful article from Correctional Service of Canada Facebook site, Faces of CSC, featuring Ian Brewster, Good decisions and second chances, NSCJA Board member and most recent recipient of the John Dunlop Memorial Award. Read the story on Facebook Student Award. Applications are now being...
John Dunlop Memorial Award for 2025 Assessment Year January 16, 2026 8:30 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Justice Colleagues RE: JOHN DUNLOP MEMORIAL AWARD FOR 2026 Assessment Year I am writing regarding the John Dunlop Memorial Award which has been presented annually by the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association for the past 48 years. It is the oldest Justice Award in Canada and most prestigious cross sectoral Justice Award in Nova Scotia....
Meet our Board of Directors for 2025/2026 January 13, 2026 2:34 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The NSCJA invites you to meet the people who make up the Board of Directors for 2025/2026. Visit https://www.nscja.ca/about/#our-board which now includes Board member biographies. Board members assist the NSCJA through committee work such as the Executive, Communications, Membership, Governance and Policy and Education. Members of the NSCJA are welcome to join in Committee work,...
2024 John Dunlop Memorial Award winner announced May 26, 2025 8:45 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Congratulations! The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association is pleased to announce the John Dunlop Memorial Award recipient for 2024 is Ian Brewster, Parole Officer Supervisor, Correctional Service Canada, Kentville, NS. The John Dunlop Award is presented annually to an individual who has lived for three years or more in Nova Scotia and has made a...
2024-2025 Annual Report Available May 6, 2025 2:14 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Our Annual report for 2024/2025 is now available. To view or download the file in PDF format you may use the link below. 2024-2025 Annual Report
Register to attend our Annual General Meeting 2025 April 10, 2025 9:22 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Our AGM 2025 will be held on Wednesday May 21 from 5-7pm. If you would like to attend please RSVP below and if have not renewed your membership or would like to become a member you may do so here. The AGM will be live streamed on Zoom for those who register to attend virtually....
John Dunlop Award nominations open January 28, 2025 3:58 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts I am writing regarding the John Dunlop Memorial Award which has been presented annually by the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association for the past 47 years. It is the oldest Justice Award in Canada and most prestigious cross sectoral Justice Award in Nova Scotia. I am seeking your help with the nomination process for the...
