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Responding to Victims of Identity Crime: A Manual for Law Enforcement Agents, Prosecutors and Policy-Makers

This Manual is designed to assist Canadian law enforcement, prosecutors and policy-makers respond effectively to victims of identity related crime, with a view to reducing the impact and incidence of such crime. The Manual includes seven modules and several printable appendices for use by police officers and investigators in their daily operations. This project was made possible by the funding and support received from Public Safety Canada, the Law Foundation of British Columbia, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy. You can view the entire publication, or individual modules and appendices.

Victims of Environmental Crime – Mapping the Issues

Environmental crime creates particular challenges for victims. Often perceived as “victimless”, environmental crimes do not always produce an immediate consequence, the harm may be diffused or go undetected for a lengthy period of time. The victims are not always aware of the fact that they have been victimized or know who has victimized them. Added to this is the fact that many environmental disruptions are legal and take place with the consent of society. Consequently, little attention has been paid to this type of victimization. This research paper contributes to addressing this gap, mapping out the issues relating to victims of environmental crime and identifying topics requiring further study. View the publication in PDF.

Human Trafficking

Individuals, organizations, and governments are all struggling to combat human trafficking. Over the past 10 years ICCLR has dedicated time and resources to assist with addressing this issue. Our most recent product, An Exploration of Promising Practices in Response to Human Trafficking in Canada, is available in both English and French. The project assists with the identification of potential best practices to help combat human trafficking in Canada.  The project was commissioned by the Government of Manitoba on behalf of the Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Forum of Senior Officials responsible for the Status of Women. This report is also available on the Government of Manitoba’s Website.

Prof. Benjamin Perrin of the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law, also a member of the Board of Directors for ICCLR, is launching a seven-city awareness campaign about human trafficking across Canada. More…

Canada launches awareness campaigns on human trafficking.

Canada is launching two national awareness campaigns to better inform the public about human trafficking: “Blue Blindfold" Campaign and "I'm Not for Sale" awareness campaign

Identity-Related Crime Victim Issues: A Discussion Paper

The paper focuses on range and typology of ID-related crime victims, relevant legal rights, and an inventory of best practices for victim remediation. It was presented to the UNODC Core Group of Experts on Identity Related Crime, and was circulated as a Conference Room Paper at the 18th UN Crime Commission meeting in April 2009. View the publication in PDF.

Fourth Meeting of Expert Group on Omnibus Survey Software to Gather Information on Implementation of UNCAC, UNTOC and its Protocols

UNCAC, UNTOC
(From left) Daniel C. Prefontaine Q.C. (ICCLR), Yvon Dandurand (ICCLR), Paul St Denis (Justice Canada), Dimitri Vlassis (UNODC) and Giovanni Gallo (UNODC) at the UNODC Expert Group meeting

In partnership with the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy and Northeastern University, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime commenced the development of the “Omnibus Survey Software to Gather Information on the Implementation of UNCAC, UNTOC and its Protocols”. The Omnibus Survey Software was presented to experts for review and validation at their fourth meeting, held in Toronto on 28 September 2009. more...

Cross-Regional Workshop to Promote the Ratification and Reporting on Implementation of the UNCAC

UNCAC, UNTOC

Cross-regional Workshop organized by UNODC and ICCLR

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy conducted a cross-regional Workshop to Promote the Ratification and Reporting on Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Toronto from 29 September to 1 October 2009. more...

ICCLR Newsletter

This latest issue of the ICCLR Newsletter highlights the Centre’s recent national and international efforts in the field of criminal law and criminal justice.

Strategies and Best Practices against Overcrowding in Correctional Institutions

This book is a product of the International Corrections Programme and is a collaborative effort between the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy and the Correctional Service of Canada. It provides an examination of contributors, consequences, strategies and challenges of the ongoing effort to reduce prison overcrowding. more…

Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism

The Handbook on Criminal Justice Responses to Terrorism is one of the products in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime series and was prepared by one of our ICCLR senior associates. It aims to provide law enforcement and criminal justice officials with an accessible guide to assist them in dealing with some of the key issues that they face in their efforts to respond to crimes of terrorism and other related crimes. The Handbook will also be of use to policymakers and political leaders in the shaping of new or enhanced counter-terrorism laws, policies and practices.

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China-Canada Legislative Development Project for Community Corrections in China

ICCLR continues its partnership with the College for Criminal Law Science of Beijing Normal University by jointly implementing this important project funded by the Canadian International Development Agency. The purpose of this project is to develop an annotated “model law" for community corrections in China, together with supporting comparative research. A Work Planning Mission was successfully completed in September 2011, and a study tour composed of 14 delegates including Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr. Zhang Sujun, and Dean Zhao Bingzhi was conducted in November 2011. The visiting delegation met with 36 Canadian representatives from 18 departments, ministries and agencies across Canada. The project will be finished in December 2012.

ICCLR Dialogue Series on International Issues

ICCLR organizes a lunch hour dialogue series with ICCLR senior associates, staff and students from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law and the Simon Fraser University School of Criminology. The sessions are held throughout the academic year.

Session I: January 30, 2012 – ICCLR hosted the first of its Dialogue Series on International Issues for law students. Two of ICCLR’s senior associates, as former Special Rapporteur for Iran and as former Chairperson of the UN Committee Against Torture, discussed how the UN system works in the matter of how human rights are established, their place in the UN system, and how they are monitored and, in some cases, enforced. Law students from the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University attended this session.

Session II: March 14, 2012 – ICCLR organized a second session of its Dialogue Series on International Issues, where ICCLR’s South Sudan Programme was introduced and topics on torture and corruption were discussed. Attending this session were ICCLR senior associates, staff and law students from University of British Columbia and University of Victoria.

Towards Human Trafficking Prevention: National And International Expert Group Meetings Final Report

The International Centre (ICCLR), in collaboration with the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime, and with the financial support of Public Safety Canada, organized a national and an international expert group meeting on the prevention of human trafficking in March 2011. The main goals of the project were to advance knowledge about the effective prevention of human trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour and to delineate possible elements of a human trafficking prevention framework for Canada. Please see the report in English and French.

ICCLR Briefing Notes

ICCLR’s First Twenty Years

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, ICCLR takes a look back at the interesting work and projects it has done. Over the past two decades, ICCLR has undertaken the development and delivery of technical assistance programs, developed tools, conducted research and policy analysis, and provided public information, consultation and education relating to crime, protection of victims, development of more effective and fair justice systems and support to international cooperation to fight against serious crimes. Click here for more.

ICCLR’s Open House

The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR) held an Open House at its new offices at Allard Hall on October 24, 2011. The University of British Columbia law faculty, students, staff and legal professionals attended the Open House and had the opportunity to become acquainted with the work and types of projects that ICCLR’s associates and staff engage in. More…

Globalization of Crime - Criminal Justice Responses

The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR) and the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law (ISRCL) delivered the Globalization of Crime – Criminal Justice Responses Conference, from August 7-11, 2011, in Ottawa, Canada. Click here for more information including the conference programme as well as papers and presentations from speakers.

ICCLR Joins Dialogue on Human Trafficking

Nicole Barrett, Director of International Criminal Law at ICCLR, was a panelist at the UBC Dialogue on human trafficking in Ottawa on November 18, 2010. UBC alumni, donors, friends and leading community experts joined this provocative dialogue to discuss whether human trafficking can be stopped. Click here for details of the event.

ICCLR Presents on Human Trafficking and Corruption

Nicole Barrett
Nicole Barrett (right), Director of International Criminal Law at ICCLR, presented in a workshop on Human Trafficking and Corruption at the 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference held in Bangkok, Thailand on November 10-13, 2010. Click here for more.

ICCLR Co-hosts Panel Discussion

International Human Rights in Practice:
The International Bar Association’s Work in the Field

ICCLR and the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law co-hosted a panel discussion with three members of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute at UBC on October 7, 2010. The panel discussed the IBA's human rights work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sri Lanka, its experience in helping establish the Afghan bar association, and its work on sexual orientation and human rights. In addition, they spoke about international opportunities for legal professionals and students through the IBA. See the poster for this event.  

Handbook for Prison Leaders

This Handbook for Prison Leaders was prepared for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) by Vivienne Chin, Associate of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy. A basic training tool and curriculum for prison managers based on international standards and norms, this Handbook focuses on an overview of key issues which should be of concern to prison managers and the reforms they must often engage in and promote as prison leaders. It is meant to support a basic five-day training workshop for prison officials responsible for leading and managing prisons in developing or post-conflict countries. View the Handbook in PDF.

Criminal Justice Responses to Violence Against Women: Linking Local and International Efforts

This event, organized by ICCLR on 9 December 2009 at UBC Robson Square in downtown Vancouver, provided for an interactive discussion on the recent efforts, internationally and locally, to combat violence against women. more...

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES IN CORRECTIONAL SETTINGS
A Review of Minimum Standards and Best Practices

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This book was produced with the support of the International Corrections Programme. It provides a review of minimum standards and best practices in relation to the provision of mental health and substance use services in correctional settings.more…

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