by CCJC Admin | Oct 2, 2015 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
“Let us remember those who have been wrongfully convicted and who sit in the darkened world of prisons as if we were one of them. Then let us help them to maintain their dignity, as they work towards proving their innocence.” The Association in Defence of the...
by CCJC Admin | Mar 4, 2014 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
UPDATE: Correctional Services of Canada (CSC) has announced that they have reversed their decision and will continue to provide funding to CoSA sites across the Canada. Last week Correctional Services Canada (CSC) announced it would not be renewing funding to the 18...
by CCJC Admin | Feb 21, 2014 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
According to findings published on the Campbell Library website, a review of research on Restorative Justice Conferencing has shown some very encouraging results, including a high likelihood to reduce crime: “Ten studies met the review’s inclusion...
by CCJC Admin | Feb 12, 2014 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines
The 2014 Federal Budget was announced on Tuesday February 11, 2014. Continuing with the Governments priority of focusing on victim’s of crime, a number of changes were announced including some information on the anticipated Victims Bill of Rights. Click here...
by CCJC Admin | Feb 5, 2014 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
The Correctional Service of Canada has recently published a Preliminary Analysis of the Impact of its Restorative Opportunities program which indicates that the program shows some promise in reducing recidivism on release for participating offenders. Click here to...
by CCJC Admin | Dec 18, 2013 | CCJC News and Events, Justice in the Headlines, Miscellaneous
The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled a 2007 lower court ruling unconstitutional, stating that incarcerated women have the right to be with their babies. The ruling stated that by closing the Victoria correctional facilities Mother-baby program, the province...
