We are a community-based org that supports & holds accountable, people who were incarcerated for sexual offences in developing a meaningful & crime-free life.
Ottawa, ON
Joined September 2014
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Our 2022-2023 Annual Report is now posted on our website. Take a look at what we were up to last year!
cosa-ottawa.ca/home/agm-annu…
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Our Fall 2023 newsletter is out, including a special surprise addition to the CoSA Ottawa family! mailchi.mp/e23ca62b5aca/fall…
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On May 27 and 28, our team of runners/walkers will be taking to the streets of Ottawa to raise funds for CoSA Ottawa in this year's Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend! Click here to join our team or make a donation to a team member. Your support is appreciated! raceroster.com/events/2023/6…
Please consider signing this petition to the Minister of Public Safety to reform the Criminal Records Act and put in place a comprehensive, automatic record suspension system! petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/P…
The Race Weekend fundraiser is approaching! Please consider supporting CoSA Ottawa by joining our team, donating via our fundraising page, or sharing with your networks to spread the word. Every dollar counts to make Ottawa a safer place for everyone! raceroster.com/events/2023/6…
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We're recruiting volunteers for our spring training sessions (beginning March 29)! Click here to learn more and to sign up: cosa-ottawa.ca/home/become-a…
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DYK? Research has found that participants in CoSA committed between 70% and 83% fewer offences than those who did not participate in the program. cosacanada.com/research-and-…
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Check out this article: “10 Eye-Opening Facts About Criminal Justice.” This article outlines important issues regarding the justice system, such as mass incarceration and racism. affcny.org/10-eye-opening-fa…
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The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on October 28, 2022, that a 2011 change to the Criminal Code requiring that people who have committed sexual offences to automatically be added to the sex offender registry is unconstitutional. (1/4)
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Mary Campbell, a member of the original group of public servants at Public Safety Canada that developed the policy and legislation for SOIRA, noted: … (3/4)
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DYK? CoSA represents a massive savings to the criminal justice system. The cost of working with 15 Core Members over one year is about $150,000, while the cost of incarcerating one person in the federal system for one year is about $125,000 (2021). www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1…
Restorative justice focuses on a non-retributive approach to justice; it emphasizes healing of those harmed and restoration of community trust, and accountability of those who cause harm. To learn more about RJ, check out this article: cjiwr.com/about-us/what-is-r…
Thank you so much to those who gave on GivingTuesday—because of you, CoSA Ottawa raised $780! We are so grateful for the support during this challenging time. Thank you for your radical generosity not just in donating, but also volunteering and raising awareness of CoSA.
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#GivingTuesday Research shows that supporting and holding accountable people who have committed sexual offences is an effective way to prevent further harm in our community. (1/2)
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#GivingTuesday On this day of radical generosity, we invite you to donate to CoSA Ottawa to help us strive to achieve our ultimate goal of No More Victims! Every bit helps--thank you for your support! Click here to donate. (2/2) zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-for…
#GivingTuesday is next week! Last week you read a testimonial from one of our volunteers, highlighting how participating in this organization plays a role in the safety of our community. Here's a testimonial from one of our Core Members, describing what his circle means to him.
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