CCJA is proud to have developed this research, examining the use of force by police forces across Canada along with a wide examination of the literature of best practices. This project was carried out by three eminent academics, with the…
The CCJA stands with its affiliate, the Alberta Criminal Justice Association, in recognizing the immense grief and trauma that Canada’s Indigenous peoples suffer as a result of the Indian Residential School system. It is certainly time to move beyond words…
This special issue will examine the issue of legitimacy (broadly defined, topics including but not limited to audience and/or powerholder legitimacy, procedural justice, confidence in criminal justice agencies, legality of law, compliance to the law, police effectiveness etc.) with a…
Guest editor Rémi Boivin Associate Professor, School of Criminology, Université de Montréal Director, International Centre for Comparative Criminology Special issue Recent fatal encounters where citizens were confronted by police officers raise questions about the use of force and, more generally,…
CANADIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DE JUSTICE PÉNALE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 MISSION The Canadian Criminal Justice Association is composed of professionals and interested citizens who work together as a strong and credible force to encourage rational, informed…
President’s Report for 2019-2020 This past year can be best described as momentous. Much of the work and focus has been on building and strengthening relationships and commemorating a milestone, celebrating CCJA‘s 100th centenary. I assumed my term as President…
CCJA Board of Directors 2020 - 2024 It gives us great pleasure at this time to inform you that Andrea Monteiro in Yukon (for the Territories) and John Winterdyk in Alberta as a Member at Large have been elected to…
100 Years of Criminal Justice You are invited to submit your proposal for a presentation at Congress 2019 organized by the Canadian Criminal Justice Association(CCJA) and the Societe de Criminologie du Quebec (SCQ). This event will celebrate the 100th anniversary…