Cst. Robert Kavanaugh Awarded the 2021 John Dunlop Memorial Award Posted: August 2nd, 2022 Awards News Tags: John Dunlop 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... Continue Reading
SCANS lecture Six – Issues related to the experience of African Nova Scotians with the criminal justice system Posted: May 26th, 2022 Information Sessions Tags: Seniors’ College Association of Nova Scotia, Videos 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... Continue Reading
Session One: Wellness courts – an overview Posted: April 7th, 2022 Education 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... Continue Reading
NSCJA Seeking Board Members! Posted: March 8th, 2022 News 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... Continue Reading
Crown Attorney Receives John Dunlop Award Posted: March 6th, 2022 Awards Tags: John Dunlop Award 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... Continue Reading
Be the Peace Institute presents “The Power of Our Voices” Posted: May 12th, 2016 Learning Events News 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... Continue Reading
NSCJA Learning Event held on May 6 Posted: May 10th, 2016 Learning Events 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... Continue Reading
2016 Student Award Presented Posted: May 9th, 2016 Student Tags: Student Award 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... Continue Reading
International Restorative Conference comes to Halifax Posted: March 22nd, 2016 Learning Events 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... Continue Reading
NSCJA Student Award 2016 Posted: January 6th, 2016 Featured 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... Continue Reading
