Organized crime Organized crime in Canada is a growing phenomenon which increasingly continues to threaten the fabric of a democratic society. Given that public safety and protection are fundamental objectives of Canada's Criminal Justice System, organized crime is a national priority that must be dealt with at all levels of government, federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal through a multi-disciplinary approach. Governments must work together to strengthen existing initiatives to combat organized crime.
Organized crime is complex and ever-evolving.
The corrupting influence of organized crime, combined with the use of violence and intimidation, represents a threat to public institutions, communities and individuals. There must be solidarity, cooperation and collaboration by all the stakeholders in the Canadian Criminal Justice System. The youth violence observed in North American communities is increasingly prevalent in schools. This hands-on interactive workshop will introduce participants to conflict resolution processes used in many schools across Canada. Opening the doors for women During the last decade, federally sentenced women's institutional corrections have changed dramatically with the opening of regional institutions and the closure of the Prison for Women.