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...
2016 Student Award Presented May 9, 2016 4:11 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts This year’s award was presented on May 6 to Emma MacIntosh, a Saint Mary’s University student in her final year of a BA program in Criminology and Sociology. Through her academic and volunteer work in the community, she has demonstrated her dedication to social justice and her passion for helping communities to become healthier and...
International Restorative Conference comes to Halifax March 22, 2016 12:15 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Registration subsidies available for NSCJA members! In 2016, the NSCJA is partnering with the International Restorative Conference scheduled for June 27 & 28, 2016 in Halifax, NS. This international learning event is designed to provide participants with theoretical knowledge and practical tools that NSCJA members can utilize in their work. Our partnership takes the form...
NSCJA Student Award 2016 January 6, 2016 3:46 pm Published by Em-Sp@c3-Admn Leave your thoughts Eligibility: This award is open to post secondary students who are enrolled in a social sciences program with a focus on social justice (such as law, criminal justice, social work, sociology, or forensic psychology). Student must be in good standing and enrolled in a school in Nova Scotia. Please note: past recipients of this award...
