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Victims and Survivors of Crime Week: The Power of Collaboration

  • CKUA Radio 9804 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB, T5J 0C5 Canada (map)

Pathways to Justice: Strengthening Legal Advocacy for Police Accountability

This is a public event commemorating National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week.

This hybrid gathering will bring together legal professionals, community advocates, and justice-focused organizations to explore legal avenues for advancing police accountability in Canada.

The event will be both in person and virtual. 


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM MDT (doors open at 1:00 PM; program begins at 2:00 PM)
CKUA Radio Network, 9804 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Dinner provided at 6:00 PM MDT


Through roundtable discussions, workshops, and meaningful dialogue, we will explore systemic barriers, emerging legal strategies, and opportunities for reform. Together, we aim to strengthen collaboration, share insight, and build legal advocacy that responds to the urgent need for transparency and oversight in law enforcement.

Key Topics Include:

  • Collective Legal Action – Exploring class action lawsuits, Indigenous legal responses, and systemic litigation

  • Oversight & Accountability – Strengthening the role of Boards, Agencies, and Commissions in police oversight

  • Community-Centered Advocacy – Fostering collaboration between the legal sector and affected communities


To confirm your attendance, please email info@jhcentre.org

Image credit: Wardiverde, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons