Policy centre aims to strengthen the role of victims
by Hamilton, Heather
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Gazette: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Publication 62 (5/6): 37-38. Heather Hamilton reports that the Government of Canada is embarking on a significant effort to enhance federal victim-related programs. The government is designating additional federal funding for the...
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In memory of Myles: Police symposium spurs questioning of young suspects to the forefront
by Hamilton, Heather
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Gazette: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Publication 62 (4): 20-23. Myles Neuts was ten years old in 1998 when he died from hanging in a washroom at his elementary school in Canada. Two other students at the school were taken into custody by police and questioned extensively...
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The fall of the prison: Biblical perspectives on prison abolition
by Griffith, Lee
June 4, 2015
Source: (1993) With a foreword by Dale Brown. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Lee Griffith argues in this book that the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaims good news with respect to those in prison, and this good news consists of freedom for the prisoners. The message of...
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God and the victim: Theological reflections on evil, victimization, justice, and forgiveness
by Lampman, Lisa Barnes
June 4, 2015
Source: (1999) Foreword by Charles W. Colson. Introduction by Lisa Barnes Lampman. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; and Neighbors Who Care: Washington, D.C. This collection of essays grew out of a 1997 “Theological Forum on Crime Victims and the Church,”...
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Faith and criminal justice. Resource guide
by Faith into Action, Christiane
June 4, 2015
Source: Malibu, CA: Outreach Extensions. Faith into Action was developed to assist clergy of African descent, the broader faith community, and community groups who work with religious organizations to build stronger communities. Faith institutions’ involvement with criminal justice in...
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Youth strategic priority: The prevention of youth crime and victimization
by Evans, Christiane
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Gazette: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Publication 62 (4): 4-5. The involvement of youth in crime in Canada- as offenders and victims- is significant. Therefore, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have identified youth as one of their priorities, with an emphasis on prevention...
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Religious reasons for punishment
by Editor
June 4, 2015
Source: (2001) Update: The Church Council on Justice and Corrections (Winter): 6. Drawn from a review of literature from previous work by staff and members of the Church Council on Justice and Corrections, this article presents a typology of religiously-based reasons supporting the imposition...
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SFU researchers study anti-violence policies in British Columbia’s public schools
by Editor, Lee A
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Gazette: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Publication 62 (5/6): 46. Recent incidents of violence in schools – from bullying to murder – have prompted governments across North America to respond with strict, zero-tolerance policies, including suspension and expulsion...
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The spiritual problem of crime: A pastor’s call.
by Earl, Lee A
June 4, 2015
Source: (1999) In God and the victim: Theological reflections on evil, victimization, justice, and forgiveness, ed. Lisa Barnes Lampman and Michelle D. Shattuck, 235-249. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company; and Neighbors Who Care: Washington, D.C. With considerable...
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The prospects of restorative justice for young offenders in England and Wales: A tale of two acts
by Crawford, Adam
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) TMs draft (photocopy). Leeds, UK: University of Leeds, Centre for Criminal Justice Studies. In this paper, presented at seminars in Australia in 2000, Adam Crawford focuses on restorative justice developments with respect to juvenile offenders in England and Wales. He sketches...
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Toward a strategic direction for chaplaincy
by Correctional Service of Canada, Dave
June 4, 2015
Source: (2002) Ottawa: Correctional Service of Canada. As this paper indicates, people of faith have contributed in significant ways in shaping criminal justice thought and developing creative responses to criminal behavior. Is it possible to chart a strategic direction for the chaplaincy...
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Community reintegration project
by Correctional Service of Canada, Dave
June 4, 2015
Source: (1996) InterActive Corrections (December). The Community Reintegration Project is an initiative to reduce the risk of re-offense by individuals convicted of sexual offenses, assist with their transition into the community, and address the fears of victims. The Mennonite Central...
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Final report on the Collaborative Justice Project for fiscal year 1999/2000.
by Collaborative Justice Project
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Ottawa: Collaborative Justice Project. The Collaborative Justice Project is a 2½ year demonstration project in the Judicial District of Ottawa-Carleton that began September 1, 1988. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate how a restorative approach in cases of serious...
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Youth violence- A community approach to the ‘root causes.’
by Clark, Dave
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Gazette: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Publication 62 (4): 18-19. In recent years media have given considerable attention to the topic of youth violence. While the incidence of youth crime in Canada is declining, the incidence of violent youth crime is increasing. Dave Clark...
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Youth Strategy gets first-hand information.
by Carleton, Rod
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Gazette: A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Publication 62 (4): 9. The National Youth Strategy of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is intended to help young people overcome delinquent behavior. The RCMP utilized focus groups to inform its strategy and operations. This article...
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