https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?organization=justiceandsolicitorgeneral&topic=Society+and+CommunitiesOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-19T11:31:24.386949+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/3faf29f6-a78b-4d3a-a7a5-72474f957557Governance agreement respecting Legal Aid2018-11-14T22:23:23.575884+00:00Contains an agreement between the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, the Legal Aid Society of Alberta, and the Law Society of Alberta to provide essential and high quality legal services for disadvantaged and low-income Albertans, and other persons specified in the Agreement, to ensure meaningful access to legal rights and the protection of the law. 2018-10-10T19:06:58.044039+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/3a684bea-2a99-425d-a4a2-cf4be2e692b9Best practice guide for law enforcement investigations into sexual violence2020-11-18T18:25:49.820306+00:00The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to police services in developing policy and procedure relating to the investigation of adult sexual violence, including information on the neurobiology of trauma and resulting impact on how victims may respond and recall information. Victim resources and information is included. 2018-05-23T19:38:44.371724+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d3a7c885-0033-4241-9259-08f6e59a8dffFatality inquiry schedules [2020]2021-01-06T18:55:30.302519+00:00Presents a list and summary for completed, current and future fatality inquiries. It also includes a list of fatality inquiries waiting for completion of investigative proceedings.2020-01-08T16:22:05.000119+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6de122de-ffd0-44a2-9f74-2b6494b684bcYouth Criminal Justice Protocol2022-02-10T15:38:21.088128+00:00The intent of the Youth Criminal Justice Protocol is to outline procedures for ongoing interactions between Alberta Human Services Child Intervention staff, including Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies (hereby referred to as Child Intervention), and Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, and their agents, in dealing with joint clients. The protocol describes how staff should work together collaboratively for the benefit of youth who have joint status, or for those who need the services of Child Intervention but do not have child intervention status. The protocol creates a process for collaborative case planning as well as resolution of day-to-day issues, thereby laying the foundation for good working relationships and for a more effective coordinated provision of services for youth.2019-01-02T17:55:37.330454+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/3488c982-10a1-4b2f-8493-9f89edec274eClare’s Law in Alberta : key information for the Disclosure to Protect Against Domestic Violence (Clare’s Law) Act2022-02-18T22:37:13.585514+00:00Clare’s Law allows people to make informed choices about potentially harmful intimate partner relationships, and is an important tool in protecting Albertans from domestic violence.2021-06-04T20:58:00.871903+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f75a4af6-cb87-4796-afa7-02c15c861241The reading stone : the survivor's lens to human trafficking2022-07-06T15:26:42.944372+00:00Presents the findings and recommendations report of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force. The task force was established in May 2020 to provide guidance and recommendations on supports for survivors of human trafficking, and to enhance collaboration among all stakeholders and organizations that work with survivors in order to prevent, protect and ensure their safety. The task force engaged experts to identify what actions are needed to bring transformational and sustainable change and to help government implement its nine-point action plan to combat human trafficking.2022-03-28T19:21:30.977207+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8e057611-0d1d-420a-997b-af08cf3f75f9Alberta long service recognition program : police officers, peace officers & auxiliary RCMP "K" division members : policy and procedure manual [2014]2022-08-22T15:59:23.548612+00:00Alberta Justice and Solicitor General Ministry recognizes the valuable contribution police and peace officers make to the security, safety, and well being of Albertans. This is done through three long service recognition awards for: 1- Police members—Alberta Police Officer Long Service Recognition Medal; 2- Peace Officers—Alberta Peace Officer Long Service Recognition Medal; 3- RCMP Auxiliary Constables—Letters of Recognition.2019-01-24T20:36:20.215902+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/432c63bc-4f0f-4aa5-930b-5a190aa5f56bAlberta long service recognition programs : police officers, peace officers and auxiliary RCMP "K" division members : policy and procedure manual [2022]2022-11-04T22:16:00.265558+00:00Provides policy and procedure guidance to staff and stakeholders regarding the Alberta Long Service Recognition programs. The first section of the manual provides information on the history, eligibility criteria, nomination requirements and administration procedures of each recognition program. Section Two contains forms and templates referenced in Section One.2022-05-20T20:38:36.394849+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a210dd20-6181-4d15-8237-28af5884a34fCrime Prevention Week guide2023-02-24T21:51:16.846628+00:00Alberta Crime Prevention Week is a time to promote community safety through crime prevention. Crime prevention consists of proactive, non-punitive measures which have the goal of addressing and/or removing factors which contribute to crime. All Albertans have a role to play in making Alberta an even safer place in which to live, work and raise families. This guide is intended to be a tool to help in the planning of community Crime Prevention Week events. It includes a step-by-step event planning guide, ideas for different types of events, tips on dealing with the media, and useful crime prevention resources.2017-05-10T19:59:24.474669+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e86e5a7f-b8b4-4bba-af4a-1e8e12e406daDivision of matrimonial property on death : views and perspectives2023-02-24T21:57:46.799901+00:00Justice and Solicitor GeneralThe new Wills and Succession Act came into effect in Alberta on February 1, 2012. This law consolidates the Wills Act, Intestate Succession Act, Survivorship Act, Dependents Relief Act and section 47 of the Trustee Act. The Wills and Succession Act specifies how and to whom property is transferred when a person dies. It is designed to make Alberta's succession legislation easier to use and understand. Among the changes made by the Act, there are amendments to the Matrimonial Property Act. These amendments allow a surviving spouse to claim for matrimonial property division upon the death of their spouse. These amendments, in section 117 of the Wills and Succession Act (which for the purposes of this report are called the "legislation"), have not yet been proclaimed.2015-05-13T15:03:43.804128+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bdc7a51d-b74e-4875-8f00-e500aae07fd1Fatality inquiry schedules [2018-2019]2023-02-24T22:59:08.489666+00:00Presents a list and summary for completed, current and future fatality inquiries. It also includes a list of fatality inquiries waiting for completion of investigative proceedings.2018-11-28T21:57:04.745162+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/32f0df66-7d0a-429d-9e2f-f53a85eaf05eAlberta community restorative justice (ARCJ) grant table2023-03-16T16:51:10.904609+00:00Annual listing of recipients of the Alberta Community Restorative Justice Grant.2019-01-21T17:32:25.846494+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a7a07a68-0b95-4b82-a760-eedd1f41b5a7Injecting a sense of urgency : a new approach to delivering justice in serious and violent criminal cases2023-03-22T15:30:05.557515+00:00The judicial stay of sexual assault charges arising from a case in Airdrie this past October has raised concern about the justice system, and, in particular, what should be done to better manage delays that lead to Askov applications. The review of the Airdrie case to examine process delays and determine what steps can be taken to strengthen the current system and prevent any recurrence of the Airdrie situation.2015-08-04T16:25:00.226688+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c3c11e40-3b4a-4724-a3af-928fad6924c1Legal aid review : what we heard : a summary of consultation input, 20172023-03-28T15:32:15.249800+00:00The Government of Alberta announced a review of the province's legal aid program in late 2015 to to determine what changes could be made to the program to make it more efficient, effective and financially sustainable. The review has included stakeholder consultations, client interviews, cross-jurisdictional research and an assessment of Legal Aid Alberta's finances and operations. As part of the ongoing review, stakeholder consultation sessions were held across the province during the spring and summer of 2016. Participants discussed the eligibility for legal aid, how services are delivered, governance and accountability, and the overall affordability and sustainability of legal aid delivery. The information in this report summarizes the input from the consultations as part of the review of the legal aid program in Alberta.2017-05-19T22:13:10.145807+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/aebb91c6-d38b-496c-80a4-babe727620dbMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Initiative : annotated bibliography2023-03-28T15:51:41.832017+00:00This annotated bibliography reviews the findings of 65 major studies, surveys, conference proceedings, inquiries and reports published between 2003 to 2013 which focus on Indigenous women who have gone missing or who have been murdered in Canada and the violence associated with these events. The goal of this bibliography is to demonstrate the abundance of research in this area and to highlight recurring themes found in the literature.2016-11-21T23:28:42.006278+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/310f9d6f-d76d-4866-9fb7-7e9096cc000eMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women Initiative : final report - what was shared2023-03-28T15:52:14.193417+00:00The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Initiative was begun in 2013 by Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Victims Services to identify specific strategies for supporting families of missing and murdered Indigenous women in Alberta. This report shares the findings of the first component of the project, which is based on an extensive community engagement process and a review of the grey and academic literature.2020-05-22T17:25:11.387563+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/eeae3df8-25e4-4e2c-b865-a47be976ccc8Pocket guide : 2013 YCJA : Youth Criminal Justice Act2023-04-04T14:50:07.204864+00:00The key components of the Youth Criminal Justice Act are presented in 11 sections in this guide, corresponding to the sections in the Act. A twelfth section describes the impact of the Youth Justice Act, the Alberta legislation which deals with young persons in relationto provincial offences and municipal by-laws.2019-01-02T17:35:32.519338+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e3141896-4e10-4e83-99b2-098298e902aaRestorative justice : what makes a safe community?2023-04-13T17:24:29.007850+00:00Restorative justice is a different way of thinking about and responding to crime. It brings together those who have a stake in a specific crime, and tries to give them what they need to put things as right as possible. Restorative justice is a voluntary process that focuses on the victim’s needs and the offender’s responsibility to repair the harm.2017-04-07T17:03:30.263714+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2b042e9c-47c8-4d1e-9d28-598912b2705aSCAN : safer communities and neighbourhoods2023-04-28T19:09:34.195632+00:00The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit makes communities safer by using civil legislation to target residential and commercial problem properties in rural and urban Alberta where specified illegal activity is occurring regularly. This brochure provides a brief overview of SCAN and how you can work with them to make your neighbourhood a safer place.2017-04-03T19:08:41.699133+00:00