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Emma Halpern
Aug 15, 20241 min read
How Prisoners' Justice Day aims to raise awareness, understanding
CBC News: Mainstreet NS with Jeff Douglas · Posted: August 15, 2024 | Last Updated: August 15, 2024 Prisoners' Justice Day (Aug. 10) is a...
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Emma Halpern
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Creating Communities of Care
A project to support urban Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women who have experienced violence. Creating Communities of Care through...
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Emma Halpern
May 18, 20231 min read
Deaths of Indigenous people in Atlantic Canadian jails spark calls for review, change
CTV News · Posted: May 19, 2023 6:54 PM AT | Last Updated: May 19, 2023 Groups focused on women and justice in Nova Scotia are calling...
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Emma Halpern
May 16, 20231 min read
‘Why did my daughter die?’ Mi’kmaw mother demands inquiry into Nova Scotia jail
APTN National News · Posted: May 16, 2023 | Last Updated: May 16, 2023 A Mi’kmaw mother in Eskasoni is demanding answers about why her...
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Emma Halpern
Apr 4, 20231 min read
The Abundance Store Fashion Show
Global News · Posted: Apr 5, 2023, 7:41 AM | Last Updated: April 5, 2023 Global’s Eilish Bonang sits down with Kaleigh Smith and Rae...
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Emma Halpern
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Family of Mi'kmaw mother who died in custody call for public inquiry
CBC News · Posted: Mar 31, 2023 7:05 PM AT | Last Updated: April 1, 2023 Family and friends say Sarah Rose Denny was full of life and...
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Emma Halpern
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Mi’kmaw woman dies of pneumonia in provincial custody
Halifax Examiner · Posted: Mar 31, 2023 | Last Updated: March 31, 2023 The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia is calling for a...
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Emma Halpern
Mar 7, 20231 min read
New program targets transition from prison life to community life
CBC Information Morning · Posted: Mar 7, 2023 | Last Updated: March 7, 2023 CBC Radio's Information Morning NS with Portia Clark covers...
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Emma Halpern
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Positive Release Program
Global News · Posted: Mar 7, 2023 | Last Updated: March 7, 2023 Global’s Eilish Bonang sits down with Robin Cummings from the Elizabeth...
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Emma Halpern
Mar 3, 20231 min read
N.S. non-profit’s Positive Release Program breaks barriers for criminalized individuals
CTV News · Posted: Mar 3, 2023 10:53 AM | Last Updated: March 3, 2023 The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia's Positive...
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Emma Halpern
Feb 5, 20231 min read
Nova Scotia sex worker takes client to small claims court over unpaid fee
The Globe and Mail · Posted: Feb 1, 2023 | Last Updated: February 1, 2023 A Halifax sex worker is fighting for her right to be paid in...
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Emma Halpern
Oct 3, 20221 min read
Lawsuit: Erin McDonough sexually assaulted by union rep tasked with her workplace harassment report
Halifax Examiner · Posted: Sept 27, 2022 9:05 AM AT | Last Updated: September 27, 2022 This article is no longer available on the Halifax...
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Emma Halpern
Sep 8, 20221 min read
The Inaugural Jenny Nash Therapeutic Fund
In memory of Jenny Nash Jenny Nash began her career helping youth by working in group homes as a cook, and later became a youth and...
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Emma Halpern
Aug 10, 20221 min read
Formerly incarcerated women in Nova Scotia share their stories
CBC News · Posted: Aug 11, 2022 5:05 PM AT | Last Updated: April 11, 2022 To commemorate Prisoners' Justice Day on Aug. 10, the Elizabeth...
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Emma Halpern
May 15, 20221 min read
'My chance to change my life': Woman shares story of being in federal dry cell
Lisa Adams reflects on prison and self-worth while awaiting judge's decision on dry cells Shaina Luck · CBC News · Posted: Apr 10, 2021...
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Emma Halpern
May 15, 20221 min read
New N.S. thrift store a ‘beautiful little space’ with abundance of opportunities
By Alex Cooke, Global News | Posted June 4, 2022 5:00 am | Updated June 3, 2022 5:30 pm After struggles with her mental health led her...
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Emma Halpern
Jan 25, 20181 min read
Abdoul Abdi, refugee facing deportation, says he is looking for a second chance
CBC News · Posted: Jan 25, 2018 10:20 PM ET | Last Updated: January 26, 2018 HALIFAX -- Abdoul Abdi, a former child refugee from Somalia...
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Emma Halpern
Jan 16, 20181 min read
Abdoul Abdi case: A test of Canada’s commitment to rules and compassion
The Globe and Mail · Posted: Jan 16, 2018 3:23 PM AT | Last Updated: January 16, 2018 HALIFAX -- At a town hall meeting in Lower...
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Emma Halpern
Jan 11, 20181 min read
Trudeau offers platitudes but no promises on Abdoul Abdi's case
The Coast · Posted: Jan 11, 2018 3:23 PM AT | Last Updated: January 11, 2018 HALIFAX -- “Abdoul Abdi needs to be free!” came the chants...
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Emma Halpern
Jan 10, 20181 min read
System failed former foster child facing deportation: Trudeau
The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 10, 2018 3:23 PM ET | Last Updated: January 10, 2018 HALIFAX -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted...
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