NSCJA News and events update

Good decisions and second chances.

The NSCJA is pleased to share this wonderful article from Correctional Service of Canada Facebook site, Faces of CSC, featuring Ian Brewster, Good decisions and second chances,  NSCJA Board member and most recent recipient of the John Dunlop Memorial Award. 

Read the story on Facebook

Student Award.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 assessment period (January 1 to December 31, 2025). 

The award is valued at $1000. presented annually to two students by the Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association.  The deadline for submission has been extended to March 31, 2026.

For more information, including a list of past recipients, please visit the NSCJA website at: NSCJA Student Award

Upcoming Events

Saint Mary’s University is hosting a Virtual one day Forensic Psychology Conference, February 6, 2026,
all welcome to join. For more information and registration follow the link below or view the PDF poster here.

smu.ca/psychology/canadian-forensic-psychology-vc.html

SAVE THE DATES – We hope you can attend these sessions focusing on Bail.

NSCJA Program Committee will be hosting virtual workshops on  April 10, April 24, and May 8, 2026 from  12-1pm.

Topics in order are currently- 

• Patrick Young, Senior Crown Attorney, Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.  Intro to Judicial Interim Release, (bail).
• Dr. Nicole Myers, Queens University.  Research on the effectiveness of bail.  
• John Howard Society/E-Fry Cape Breton.  Presenting on supports and services for individuals released on bail supervision. 

More information to come on how to connect for these virtual workshops in the coming months.

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