by CCJC Admin | Aug 27, 2013 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
On August 16th, 2013 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America adopted a social teaching statement on the state of criminal justice in America. The statement was adopted with a near unanimous vote, and is said to be a reaction to the “cries of suffering”...
by CCJC Admin | Aug 15, 2013 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
Statistics Canada released its most recent report on July 25, 2013. The report shows that police-reported crime rates are at there lowest since 1972. Click here to read a CBC article offering highlights from the report. Statistics Canada Releases New Report: Crime...
by CCJC Admin | Aug 9, 2013 | CCJC News and Events
Keep up to date with the most recent news from the Conseil des Églises pour la Justice et la Criminologie du Québec (CEJCQ). The CEJCQ 2012 annual report is now available as well as the most recent edition of their bulletin. To view the annual report click here. ...
by CCJC Admin | Jul 24, 2013 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
The Economist recently published an article on falling rates of crime in the developed world. It looks at what actions governments have taken to successfully reduce crime rates. Click here to read the article. Economist article on falling crime rates was last...
by CCJC Admin | Jul 24, 2013 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
Poet and social activist Margot Van Sluytman was interviewed by CBC Ottawa on the occasion of her visit to Ottawa for a presentation hosted by the Ottawa RJ Network. The radio interview is a powerful testimony to what Margot says is our need to change our approach to...
