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
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
