Webinar Series on Bail Reform 101 – Bail in Practice: Community Supervision

Overview

Join us for a three-part webinar series exploring bail reform in Canada with leading researchers, legal experts, and community leaders.

The Nova Scotia Criminal Justice Association (NSCJA) is pleased to present a three-part Webinar Series on Bail Reform, bringing together legal experts, academic researchers, and community justice leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of bail policy in Canada.

Bail reform continues to be one of the most widely debated issues within Canada’s justice system. This series will explore the legal framework of bail, current policy discussions, research findings, and the impact of bail processes on individuals and communities.

Each session will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from recognized subject matter experts and gain insights from multiple perspectives within the justice system.

This series is intended for justice professionals, policymakers, students, researchers, and members of the public interested in learning more about bail practices, reform discussions, and community impacts.

Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with speakers through moderated questions and discussion.

Session 3

May 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (AST)

Jenna Tucker – John Howard Society, Darlene MacEachern & Julie Kendall – Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton

Representatives from community justice organizations will share perspectives on how bail and record suspension processes affect individuals navigating the justice system and the importance of community reintegration support.

Session Focus: Community justice perspectives and impacts of bail policies.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration is free and open to the public. You will receive a Zoom link prior to the event