N.S. justice officials defend monitoring of convicts on community sentences

N.S. Justice Department officials want more community-based services | CBC News

Officials with Nova Scotia’s Justice Department say they’re taking steps to try to provide more community-based services for people who become involved with the law, while reducing the use of jails in cases where appropriate.

N.S. justice officials defend monitoring of convicts on community sentences

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N.S. justice officials defend monitoring of convicts on community sentences

The correctional services director said there is 'extensive oversight' of community corrections officers and his office is 'well aware of what's going on.'

N.S. justice officials defend monitoring of convicts on community sentences

HALIFAX - Representatives from Nova Scotia’s Justice Department faced questioning today on why the province failed to oversee the company it hired to ...