Library Learning Commons: Justice Studies: Public Safety : Recommended Websites

NB Diversion and Restorative Justice

"Diversion models and practices provide alternative responses to offending criminal behaviour that are outside our traditional justice system, with a focus on targeting the underlying causes of the behaviour and respecting the diversity and special needs of clients." (https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/laws-safety/courts-jails/restorative-justice.html)

Types of Diversion Programs

Adult Diversion
Learn how the Alternative Measures program works.
Youth Diversion
Learn who is eligible and how the program works.
Restorative Justice
Learn the principles of Restorative Justice.

Suggested Websites

Canadian Legal Information Institute
CanLII.org contains the consolidated statutes and regulations of every jurisdiction in Canada. In the last few years, we have added annual statutes Federally and for the provinces of New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.
Crime & Punishment New Brunswick
This site is dedicated to the history of crime and punishment in New Brunswick, from the time of earliest European settlement until recent decades
Justice & Public Safety New Brunswick
The different branches of NB public safety departments and their responsibilites.
Public Safety Canada
Public Safety Canada coordinates leadership and funding to help address the ongoing challenges of police services within Canada and around the world.
Services for Victims of Crime
Victims are an important part of the criminal justice process. The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights sets out the rights of victims to information, participation, restitution, protection and to make a complaint. (See the booklet Are You a Victim of Crime? Know Your Rights).
Statistics Canada Juristat
This publication provides in-depth analysis and detailed statistics on a variety of topics and issues related to justice and public safety. Topics include crime, victimization, homicide, civil, family and criminal courts, and correctional services.
Youth Justice Canada
The youth justice system affects individuals between the ages of 12 and 17 who get into trouble with the law.
Victims of crimes: Publications

Associations

Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP)
Supporting police professionals through innovative and inclusive police leadership to advance the safety and security of all Canadians.
Canadian Criminal Justice Association
An organization representing all elements of the criminal justice system, including the public.
Canadian Police Association
The Canadian Police Association (CPA) is the national voice for 60,000 police personnel across Canada.
Canadian Society of Evidence-Based Policing
Canadian police agencies actively generating, using, & sharing high quality applied research among police practitioners, the public, policy makers, & researchers.

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