Be Part of the Conversation Launch Event January 23, 2023 1:50 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The Launch Event was held January 19th was a success. The in-person event was well attended and others viewed the event on-line. Our panel related lived experience and discussed a number of issues including addiction support and treatment, housing, addiction stigmas as well as fielded a few questions and comments from attendees. The event can...
Be part of a conversation on drug use in the Halifax region January 3, 2023 8:37 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) will be hosting a Launch Event on 19 January 2023 10:00 AM – 12 PM* at the Woodlawn Public Library, 31 Eisener Boulevard, Dartmouth. Join the NSCJA at the Woodlawn Library on 19 January 2023 from 10 AM till 12 PM to hear a panel discuss the impact...
SCANS Session 3: Sexual Assault cases November 15, 2022 7:47 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts This session examined the criminal justice system’s response to allegations of sexual assault.It addressed public misperceptions concerning the nature of the legislation relating to sexual assault, issues of consent, burden of proof, protections offered to complainants and the role of the Crown and defence in criminal proceedings. Speakers:Brad Sarson, NS Legal AidCarla Ball, Crown attorney,...
Cst. Robert Kavanaugh Awarded the 2021 John Dunlop Memorial Award August 2, 2022 7:48 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Comments Off on Cst. Robert Kavanaugh Awarded the 2021 John Dunlop Memorial Award Cst. Robert Kavanaugh, who has served with the RCMP and involved with the Criminal Justice System for over 20 years, is the 2021 recipient of the John Dunlop Memorial Award. The honour is presented to a member of the Nova Scotia criminal justice system who has gone above and beyond their occupational duties while also...
SCANS lecture Six – Issues related to the experience of African Nova Scotians with the criminal justice system May 26, 2022 7:46 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Course delivered in the Fall 2021 semester of the Seniors’ College Association of Nova Scotia The speakers addressed issues of intergenerational trauma; systemic racism; challenges experienced by African Nova Scotians as they navigate the justice system and initiatives that are being developed to counter them. The session explored the community advocacy work undertaken to address...
Session One: Wellness courts – an overview April 7, 2022 1:57 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Criminal Justice in Nova Scotia: One Size Does Not Fit All Course delivered in the Fall 2021 semester of the Seniors’ College Association of Nova Scotia Course description: The criminal justice system has struggled to deal with matters whose root causes are linked to poverty, marginalization, mental health and addiction issues. In recent years, Nova...
NSCJA Seeking Board Members! March 8, 2022 8:51 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) is seeking professionals and volunteers working in the field of criminal justice to join the board. Membership includes individuals working in all areas of the justice system in addition to partners in the health, education, social services, community agency and academic communities. NSCJA promotes a humane, equitable and...
Crown Attorney Receives John Dunlop Award March 6, 2022 8:33 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Originally released by: the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service Senior Crown attorney Patrick Young is the first-ever prosecutor to receive the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association’s John Dunlop Memorial Award. The honour is given annually after a nominations process for outstanding contributions to the Nova Scotia justice system and the community. Mr. Young joined the...
Be the Peace Institute presents “The Power of Our Voices” May 12, 2016 3:39 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Be The Peace Institute, in partnership with Second Story Women’s Centre, the NS Barristers’ Society and the Bridgewater Police Service, are presenting a one-day workshop”The Power of Our Voices – Survivors and Justice Professionals Together”. Wednesday June 1, 8:30am-4:00pm, Best Western, Bridgewater. The Power of Our Voices poster
NSCJA Learning Event held on May 6 May 10, 2016 10:55 am Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts The learning event explored a number of critical issues regarding Pathways to Criminalization for Women: Why are poverty, mental health, addictions, violence and abuse pathways to criminalization? How can the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission be a catalyst to address the concerns of criminalized indigenous women? What are the struggles for criminalized African...
