The Use of Black Social Context Information in Decision-making in the Criminal Justice System Beyond Sentencing (LEG00339)

Product code: LEG00339

Upcoming sessions

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May 25, 2026

Virtual

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

Bilingual

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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Audience

Employees

 

Description

This virtual forum brings together participants from within and outside the Government of Canada to examine how Black social context information can be used in decision-making in the criminal justice system beyond sentencing. The discussion supports Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and builds on the External Steering Group’s Report, A Roadmap for Transformative Change.

The forum features presentations by two leading Canadian scholars, based on their think piece papers, followed by a moderated discussion.

What to Expect

  • Presentations from leading Canadian scholars on the use of Black social context evidence
  • Discussion of legal, policy, and operational possibilities for effective use in decisions in the criminal justice system beyond sentencing
  • Exploration of how Black social context information can better support rehabilitation

This course is in English, with interpretation available in French.

Client: Policy Integration and Coordination Section, Policy Sector in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness. Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

  • For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
  • To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
  • For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

 

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2026 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).

 

Additional upcoming sessions

Date and Time Session code Location Language Available seats
May 25, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) LEG00339-BI-2026-05-25 Virtual Bilingual 998
Date modified: 2026-04-17