Informative article. “The Youth Criminal Justice Act: What can journalists publish, and who does it protect?“ #YCJA #criminaljustice https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/the-youth-criminal-justice-act-what-can-journalists-publish-and-who-does-it-protect/ar-AA1An3Ul
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An article from LawNow about how the Magna Carta influenced our #criminaljustice system. https://www.lawnow.org/magna-carta-informs-our-criminal-law/
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Calgary JHS has started the Keegan HELP Fund. To learn more or make a donation, visit https://www.cjhs.ca/programs-initiatives/initiatives/keegan-help-fund/ #KeeganHELPFund #EmpowerYouth #HonoringKeegan #SupportFutureDreams #MakeADifference #YouthOpportunities More from CJHS: “On March 12, 2015, our community experienced an immense loss with the passing of Keegan James Kostiuk—a vibrant, compassionate, and fun-loving young man. “To honour and always remember Keegan,…
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From SK: “The law regarding the standard of proof required to find a provincial inmate guilty of a disciplinary offence changed Friday [March 15]. The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled that a standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt — the same standard used in criminal trials — must be used in inmate disciplinary…
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From the US: “Muhammad’s unlikely elevation came during a remarkable — if largely overlooked — era in the history of America’s juvenile justice system. Between 2000 and 2020, the number of young people incarcerated in the United States declined by an astonishing 77 percent.” What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons #prisons #crime
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From NL: “The John Howard Society says incarceration applies in the true sense of the word to the offender, but families also do the time…” https://vocm.com/2025/03/04/families-do-the-time-too-new-support-group-for-loved-ones-of-inmates/ #prisons #criminaljustice
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The John Howard Society of Manitoba has re-launched a magazine called The Inside Scoop, featuring written and visual works from incarcerated Manitobans. Magazine features written and visual works from incarcerated Manitobans
Read MoreOur criminal justice system shouldn’t be risk averse. Here’s why.
By Chris Hay, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Alberta We live in a risk averse society, where we are disinclined or reluctant to take risks. As a result, we create things in society that are risk averse, such as our current criminal justice system. An argument might be made that there are reasons why…
Read MoreWant to reduce crime? Reduce risk factors.
by Chris Hay, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Alberta What are risk factors? Risk factors are factors in people’s lives that increase the likelihood that they will commit crimes and become involved in the criminal justice system. There are many risk factors, including but not limited to: low education poverty mental illness drug and alcohol use…
Read More3 Reasons Why Deterrence Doesn’t Work
by Chris Hay, Executive Director, John Howard Society of Alberta This blog entry is a continuation of our recent discussion about deterrence. Previously, we talked about the purpose of our criminal justice system and how it seems to be based on the concept of deterrence and how this might be a mistake. Here are the reasons why.…
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