Diane Crocker

Let Us Be The Ones Who Tried. For those of us who have the ability to speak, we must.

This week, I share an open letter from my friend, and fellow advocate, Kristina Fifield to the Premier of Nova Scotia. Please take a moment to read it. #nspoli

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Associate Dean @leighgoodmark.bsky.social featured in the @knowablemag.bsky.social article "Can a strategy shift reduce intimate partner violence?"

N.S. court program looks to counselling to stop domestic violence | CBC News Since 2018, the Halifax Domestic Violence Court has been one aspect of the province's effort to control a problem it has declared an epidemic. The court, which is now handling more cases involving you...

More community-based supports needed too: Dr. Diane Crocker of our Department of Criminology shares thoughts in this CBC update on Nova Scotia's Domestic Violence Court Program. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @dianecrocker.bsky.social #SMUCriminology #artswithimpact

Opinion: Restorative justice could have offered a better path for everyone involved in the Hockey Canada trial Despite myths that restorative justice is about leniency for the accused, Canada is well placed to invest in a rigorous process that offers a path to accountability and meaningful change

Excellent piece by Jennifer Llewellyn @restorativelab.bsky.social about how restorative justice offers a better way to address harm, engage communities, and bring about culture change in sexual violence cases.

The U.K. is lowering its voting age to 16. Should Canada follow suit? | CBC News The U.K. government announced Thursday that it will be lowering the voting age from 18 to 16, in time for its next general election. The move is encouraging for advocates who want to see the same chan...

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If only actual evidence was used to drive policy #nspoli #halisky

Imagine witnessing horrific carnage and still having the resolve and inner strength to say "If you kill this man, who will take care of your family?"

Dudley Green is a hero and it hurts my heart to think he hesitated to share his story for fear of being hated.

You don't like a court decision, appeal it

You don't throw away an independent, impartial judiciary in favour of a U.S.-style elected bench over a decision on bike lanes

“Awful but not unlawful”: White nationalism is on the rise in Nova Scotia—and we need to talk about it. From online harassment to fascist photo ops, white supremacy is becoming more emboldened. Here's why we can't stay silent.

Thanks to @thecoast.ca for sharing my piece on the rise of white supremacy in Nova Scotia.

www.thecoast.ca/news-opinion...

Thank you for sharing this Liz.

Poilievre says he'll use notwithstanding clause to ensure multiple-murderers die in prison | CBC News Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’ll ensure multiple-murderers die in jail by becoming the first Canadian prime minister to override charter rights by invoking the notwithstanding clause.

"But when asked if he could cite an instance where someone who was convicted of multiple murders was set free after 25 years, Poilievre could not provide an example."
The conservatives hate a lot of people, but esp. those who are incarcerated. The rhetoric they use is always dehumanizing.

Poilievre’s ‘Tough on Crime’ Plan Won’t Stop Intimate Partner Violence | The Tyee Support for women and families and reduced inequality are the best hope.

Poilievre's "tough on crime" plan won't stop intimate partner violence.

Focusing on consent ignores better ways of preventing sexual violence In the wake of the #MeToo movement, there has been a lot of focus on consent. However, that focus takes the spotlight away from other strategies that can better inform ethical sex.

Consent is getting too much spotlight! In this piece, I share 5 reasons we should stop focusing on #consent & start thinking about more ethical values & norms to help prevent #sexualviolence & promote ethical #sex. #16DaysOfActivism
@theconversationca.bsky.social
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