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Recognizing that the criminal justice system must serve the needs of all people, the Canadian Criminal Justice Association is an umbrella organization representing all elements of the criminal justice system, including the public.

The Scope of Finding New Pathways is the well-being of people who interact with the criminal justice and forensic mental...
06/12/2026

The Scope of Finding New Pathways is the well-being of people who interact with the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems, including justice-involved individuals, system workers and victims. Divert people living with mental illness and substance use disorders from the criminal justice system whenever possible.
Support the mental health of justice-involved individuals at all junctures of the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems.
Provide continuity of care and support post-release.
Support the psychological health and safety of individuals working within the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems.
Address legislative and other system-level changes that are critical for reform.

Find out more and see how you can start implementing Finding New Pathways by going to https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/justicenap/

Issues addressed in Finding New pathways are the over representation of individuals with mental illnesses in the crimina...
06/11/2026

Issues addressed in Finding New pathways are the over representation of individuals with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. Also addressing that public safety personnel in law enforcement and the criminal justice system are more susceptible to symptoms of mental disorders. The report wants to emphasizes the well-being of people who interact with the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems, including justice-involved individuals, system workers and victims.
Find out more and see how you can start implementing Finding New Pathways by going to https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/justicenap/

References:
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE). (2019). Mental injury among justice workers. https://nupge.ca/research/mental-injury-among-justice-workers/

Issues addressed in Finding New pathways are the over representation of individuals with mental illnesses in the crimina...
06/10/2026

Issues addressed in Finding New pathways are the over representation of individuals with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system. Also addressing that public safety personnel in law enforcement and the criminal justice system are more susceptible to symptoms of mental disorders. The report wants to emphasizes the well-being of people who interact with the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems, including justice-involved individuals, system workers and victims.
Find out more and see how you can start implementing Finding New Pathways by going to https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/justicenap/

References:

Mental Health Commission of Canada. (2020). The mental health needs of justice-involved persons: A rapid scoping review of the literature. https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/resource/the-mental-health-needs-of-justice-involved-persons-a-rapid-scoping-review-of-the-literature/

The National Action plan on mental health and criminal justice is an evidence-based and researched document developed ov...
06/09/2026

The National Action plan on mental health and criminal justice is an evidence-based and researched document developed over 5 years presenting 68 recommendations informed by research experts and people with living and lived experience of criminal justice involvement and mental health concerns or illnesses. Find out more and see how you can start implementing Finding New Pathways by going to https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/justicenap/

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has launched a new action plan. This action plan has been 5 years in the making. ...
06/08/2026

The Mental Health Commission of Canada has launched a new action plan. This action plan has been 5 years in the making. It is Grounded in research, informed by national subject matter experts, and shaped by the lived and living experiences of justice-involved individuals and system workers. Finding New Pathways sets out 68 recommendations aimed at addressing gaps in care, coordination, and community supports. Find out more: https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/justicenap/

On The National Day Against Gun Violence we must remember the victims and witnesses of violence committed with a firearm...
06/06/2026

On The National Day Against Gun Violence we must remember the victims and witnesses of violence committed with a firearm. It is important that we work as communities to create programs and systems which help people who are potential committers and to help and aid victims with recovery.

June is Indigenous History Month. Join us this month in reflecting on the history of indigenous people and communities i...
06/03/2026

June is Indigenous History Month. Join us this month in reflecting on the history of indigenous people and communities in Canada, and their crucial role in the ongoing pursuit of criminal justice.

Happy Pride Month everyone. Join us this month in reflecting on the rights and freedoms, hard work and dedication of act...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month everyone. Join us this month in reflecting on the rights and freedoms, hard work and dedication of activists and justice seekers, that lets everyone love whoever they want to love.

The CCJA is looking for Board of Directors nominations until June 23, 2026. Only CCJA members will be considered for the...
05/27/2026

The CCJA is looking for Board of Directors nominations until June 23, 2026. Only CCJA members will be considered for these positions. If you know someone who is a member and believe they should be a part of the Board of Directors, or you yourself are a CCJA member and think you have what it takes to be on the board, then sign up using the nomination form on the CCJA website, easily found in our BIO.

On May 15th, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada, in the case Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, created a tort of intimate partner v...
05/22/2026

On May 15th, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada, in the case Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, created a tort of intimate partner violence, which allows for litigants to pursue damages against their romantic partners for a range of conduct beyond physical violence, including isolation, humiliation, surveillance, financial control, sexual coercion, and intimidation.

Find more articles like this by following the CCJA newsletter from the link in the BIO.

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