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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2021 John Dunlop Award Recipient Cst. Kavanaugh (center)
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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