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Preliminary Analysis of the Impacts of its Restorative Opportunities Program
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...
CCJC Board Member Sarah Chandler Revisits Pierre Allard’s Challenge
CCJC's Board member Sarah Chandler's article entitled "The Lost Treasure" was recently published in the Canadian Friend. The article explores the challenges put forth by Pierre Allard in his Keynote address at CCJC's 40th Anniversary Celebrations. Click here to...
SAGE No.6 is now available in french
Cliquez ici pour lire le plus recent bulletin électronique SAGE.
Incarcerated Mothers Have the Right to be with their Babies Says B.C. Court
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...
Sweden Closes Four Prisons: Focus on rehabilitation plays a role
"Prison numbers in Sweden, which have been falling by around 1% a year since 2004, dropped by 6% between 2011 and 2012 and are expected to do the same again this year" The article explains that this decline in the prison population is, at least in part, attributed to...
SAGE No.6 is now available
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Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry
The DUIM program is a 6 day, interactive, engaging program with practical ideas for implementation in your own context. The program is for Christian ministry leaders nurturing cultural relevance, understanding and awareness in their communities. Registration is open...
Court Strikes Down Mandatory Minimums
The Ontario Court of Appeal has struck down one of the many changes made through the Conservatives' 2008 omnibus crime bill, Bill C-10. The court found that the mandated three year sentence given for the possession of a prohibited gun to be unconstitutional. Click...
Ottawa: The Ripple Effect of Victimization
The Ottawa Restorative Justice Network is hosting an event for Restorative Justice Week: The Ripple Effect of Victimization: How Restorative Justice can Calm the Waters Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Andrew Haydon/Jean Pigott Foyer, Ottawa City Hall...