Justice In Our Times

Justice information, news and resources for British Columbians.

Featured Lecture Video

  • Central American Crime: Justice In Our Times
    Central American Crime: Justice In Our Times

    On January 27, the Society gathered a panel of speakers with differing perspectives of the international impact of Central American crime.

    Topics included the evolution of gangs in El Salvador, the legal and social impact of Central American crime in BC, and the Society's work to strengthen the region's justice systems.

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  • Gang Wars: Justice In Our Times
    Gang Wars: Justice In Our Times

    Gang Wars: Justice in Our Times featured four panelists discussing how our justice system and communities can better respond to BC's gang problem.

    Watch the event, which covered numerous topics including legislation changes, witness protection, publication bans and early intervention.


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  • Aboriginal Justice In Our Times
    Aboriginal Justice In Our Times

    On March 3rd, a panel of notable speakers presented thought-provoking ideas and opinions on legal issues facing the Aboriginal community.


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  • Pioneering in the Fight against Human Trafficking
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    In November 2008, Patsy Sorensen, founder and director of the Belgian non-governmental organization Payoke, delivered a presentation titled "Pioneering in the Fight Against Human Trafficking" to a crowded room at SFU Harbour Centre.

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Justice News

Court complains of justice delayed
The B.C. Court of Appeal has underscored the lack of government-funded resources for the Provincial Court in a decision upholding the dismissal of charges against two accused cocaine traffickers.
SOURCE: Vancouver Sun

Convicted man returns to thank the judge
Maxwell Beech believes in second chances. It was chance on Tuesday that brought the 37-year-old to the podium in courtroom 103 at the Brampton courthouse, to tell senior Judge Hugh Atwood in a heartfelt speech how grateful he was for his.
SOURCE: TheStar.com

Vancouver men who tackled gunman among dozens recognized for their bravery
Dozens of police officers and civilians lauded at Roundhouse Centre ceremony.
SOURCE: The Province

February Lunch & Learn with BCCIC and JES
As part of the ongoing Lunch & Learn series to share best practices amongst peers, the BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) and the Justice Education Society of BC (JES) invite you to discuss justice reform with JES’ Ethiopian colleague, Woubshet Melese.
SOURCE: Eventbrite.com

Langley man guilty in crash that killed Silas O’Brien
A B.C. Supreme Court judge said Thursday that he didn’t believe Brent Parent’s account of the events that led to Parent hitting and killing a 21-year-old man with his vehicle almost four years ago.
SOURCE: The Province