NSCJA Annual General Meeting Posted: April 3rd, 2024 Events The NSCJA Annual General Meeting Save the Date is scheduled for May 27th 2024. Please save the date if you are interested in attending. AGM Details Monday May 27th5:00pmBMO Community RoomHalifax Central Library Please RSVP by midnight on Sunday May... Continue Reading
John Dunlop Memorial Award for January 1 to December 31 2023 Posted: February 1st, 2024 Awards News I am writing regarding the John Dunlop Memorial Award which has been presented annually by the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association for the past 46 years. It is the oldest Justice Award in Canada and most prestigious cross sectoral Justice... Continue Reading
HRM Drug Use Conversations Final Report Posted: December 12th, 2023 Events The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) hosted community conversations on drug use in the Halifax region during February 2023. The final report concerning this project has been released for public viewing and is available to view/download in PDF format... Continue Reading
Michael Warren, NS Correctional Services, Kentville, is the 2022 John Dunlop Award recipient Posted: June 16th, 2023 Awards Tags: John Dunlop Award Michael Warren has been a Nova Scotia Justice System member for 25 years. He is responsible for Community Corrections service delivery at 3 offices in the Annapolis Valley area located at Kentville, Windsor and Middleton. Michael is widely regarded as a provincial role model for “leadership by... Continue Reading
Join us at our AGM! Posted: May 8th, 2023 Events News Learn about the great work we have been doing over the past year, get an update on the HRM Drug Policy Consultation Project, get to know the Board of Directors, network with professionals in your field, and celebrate the successes... Continue Reading
Call for Applications and Nominations to the Board of Directors Posted: February 2nd, 2023 News The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) is seeking members of the Association to join its Board of Directors. A slate of re-offering and new Board members is put forward at each Annual General meeting which is held in late... Continue Reading
Join us for Conversations in your Community Posted: January 30th, 2023 Events News The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) hosted community conversations on drug use in the Halifax region during February 2023. NSCJA president Sharon Martin facilitated seven community conversations: Sharon shared what was learned during the public symposium at the Woodlawn... Continue Reading
Be Part of the Conversation Launch Event Posted: January 23rd, 2023 Events News 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... Continue Reading
Be part of a conversation on drug use in the Halifax region Posted: January 3rd, 2023 Events News 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... Continue Reading
SCANS Session 3: Sexual Assault cases Posted: November 15th, 2022 Information Sessions 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... Continue Reading
