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TECHNICAL REPORT
Nunavut Justice Issues:
An Annotated Bibliography
Naomi Giff
March 31, 2000
UNREVISED
The present study was funded by the Research and Statistics Division, Department of Justice Canada. The views expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the Department of Justice Canada.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This annotated bibliography brings together voices from across Canada, representing a cross-section
of scholars, community justice workers, and government representatives to share some of
the key elements that require consideration for community-based justice in the North
(specifically in Nunavut). This collection addresses the Northern environment (social issues,
crime and justice issues in the North), lessons learned (the nature and results of community-based
justice projects in Canada), the nature of community relationships and the dynamics of
community mobilization, as well as the inter-relationships between community-based justice and
mainstream justice.
While the materials indicate that hard and fast answers regarding community-based justice
development, implementation, and operation are difficult to present, the literature included in this
report does highlight a number of key areas that play a fundamental role in facilitating success in
community-based justice programming. Specifically:
- a community-driven approach that has addressed the power dynamics that may operate in the
community,
- a clear articulation of who the community is and how they will participate,
- a holistic focus that understands and incorporates the role of recreation, health, and housing
in crime prevention,
- supportive linkages between the community-based justice program and the relevant elements
of the mainstream justice system, and
- a clear articulation of the needs of the community, as well as the goals and objectives of the
initiative.
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