The Impact of Racism on Access to Bail (LEG00341)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

This virtual forum will bring together participants from within and outside the Government of Canada to examine the impact of race on access to bail and how it affects Black people, and youth.

The discussion supports Canada’s Black Justice Strategy and builds on the external Steering Group’s Report, A Roadmap for Transformative Change. The forum will feature presentations by two leading Canadian scholars, based on their think piece papers, followed by a moderated discussion.

What to Expect

Participants can expect:

• A focused discussion on the impact of race on access to bail in both the adult and youth criminal justice systems
• An opportunity to reflect on how suggestions to alleviate disproportional impacts, and restore public confidence in the role of bail in the criminal justice system

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.

This activity has not been assessed for CPD eligibility. The link to the accreditation summary will be provided here, once available.