The Community Engagement and Justice Initiatives Unit connects community with the work of the African Nova Scotian Justice Initiative (ANSJI) by providing resources, support, and advocacy. The unit focuses on building meaningful connections with communities while addressing systemic barriers within the justice system.

 

The Community Engagement and Justice Initiatives Unit provides:

 

• Community Outreach and Education: Empowers the community through dialogue, legal knowledge, and awareness of available ANSJI resources through presentations, information sessions, and community events.

• Advocacy and Justice Reform: Works to address the overrepresentation in the criminal justice system by advocating for culturally relevant, race-conscious justice processes and systemic change that reflects the community’s unique needs.

 

For more information, contact DeRico Symonds, Director of Engagement & Communications, at DeRico.Symonds@ansji.ca.

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