criminalization

Yet another Quest resident charged with assault

Robert DeVet — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 00:49:06 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - A 38-year old resident of Quest, a Lower Sackville institution for people with intellectual disabilities, was arrested and charged with assault, the Canadian Press

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Criminalization costs sex worker lives - Rally in Halifax says no to Bill C-36

Robert DeVet — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 21:07:36 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - About 50 people braved a steady rain today and gathered on the Grand Parade in downtown Halifax to voice their concerns about a new prostitution bill.

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Speaking for Ourselves

Robert DeVet — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:01:35 +0000

People First Kings County demonstration on February 2nd to advocate more public investment in public health and community living support services for all people including people with violent behaviour issues.

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Rallies throughout Nova Scotia call for end to criminalization

Robert DeVet — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 23:28:24 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - About 50 people labelled with intellectual disabilities, their family members and allies marched to the Provincial Supreme Court on Spring Garden Road today to protest the potenti

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People with intellectual disabilities continue to face jail time in Nova Scotia

Robert DeVet — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:29:44 +0000

Large institutions, lack of understanding among root causes

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - Nichele Benn's name has been in the news a lot lately.

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Parents argue that their children with special needs should not face jail

Robert DeVet — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:28:24 +0000

Police interventions and criminal charges believed to become more common

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Amanda Murphy is a 34-year-old woman with developmental disabilities.

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Nichele Benn makes short court appearance

Robert DeVet — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 01:40:32 +0000

Mother raises spectre of Ashley Smith case

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Nichele Benn, a young woman with special needs who at times acts aggressively, made an appearance in the Dartmouth Provincial Court on Pleasant Street on January 15.

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