Exploring Theme: "Actions to Reduce Overrepresentation"

NationTalk: Department of Justice Canada – Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community partners are working with communities and families to prevent youth involvement in crime and  ensure a fair and effective youth justice system. The Government of Canada is pleased to support the innovative work done by its partners to help help...

Toronto Star – Premier Stephen McNeil apologized to Black and Indigenous Nova Scotians for systemic racism in the provincial justice system and said the government is committed to reform. McNeil said he putting together a restorative justice team composed of members of the Black and Indigenous communities, as well as members of government and the police,...

CTV News – Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil apologized Tuesday to Black and Indigenous Nova Scotians for systemic racism in the province’s justice system, and said the government is committed to reform. McNeil said he is putting together a restorative justice team composed of members of Black and Indigenous communities, as well as members of government...

The Restorative Research, Innovation & Education Lab (RRIELab) located in the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University will be led by a fully funded chair held by Professor Jennifer Llewelyn, a distinguished global leader in restorative justice. The lab’s vision is to be a global centre of excellence that will accelerate the growth and...

Nova Scotia Crown attorneys are now guided by a new comprehensive policy “Fair Treatment of Indigenous Peoples in Criminal Prosecutions in Nova Scotia” when conducting criminal prosecutions involving Indigenous peoples in accordance with the established special legal and constitutional status of Indigenous peoples. The policy references: years of dislocation, lack of economic opportunity, forced family disruption...

A special court opened on the Wagmatcook First Nation in Victoria County, Cape Breton, that combines provincial court services, along with Aboriginal Wellness court and Gladue court. (CBC News)...