ACCPA

“Albertans Making Safer Communities Together”
A non-profit and resource hub for crime prevention information and best practices for Albertans.

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

“Made-in-Alberta: Preventing Gender-Based Violence Where We Live Research Project”

PRESENTERS:
- Lana Wells, University of Calgary
- Wanda McGinnis, Big Hill Haven
- Cst. Melanie McIntosh, Cochrane RCMP

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GANG EXIT STRATEGIES

“Settle the Soul: Practical Mind-Body Tools for Safety, Regulation & Everyday Resilience”

PRESENTER: Sachin Sudra, Cultural Safety & Wellness Facilitator, Indigiwellness

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

“RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AS A MODEL FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY SAFETY IN GBV SITUATIONS”

PRESENTERS:
- Pamela Cross, Ontario Domestic Violence Death Review Committee
- Erin Lee, Executive Director, Lanark County Interval House

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GANG EXIT STRATEGIES

“Breaking Cycles: How Partnerships Create Safer Pathways for At-Risk Youth”

PRESENTER: Andy Luu, Youth Services Manager, Ontario Public Service

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: LUNCHEON PANEL

“Justice, Treatment, and Community Working Together”

PRESENTERS:
- Trish McAllister-Hall, Assistant Chief Justice Robin Snider, and Cst. Frank Nadeau, Central Alberta Drug Treatment Court

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

“Restorative Justice in Gender-Based Violence: Building Safety, Accountability, and Community Change One Nano-Step at a Time”

PRESENTER: Jo Phillips, Regional Red Deer Restorative Justice Society

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: GANG EXIT STRATEGIES

“New Ties - Youth Gang Exit Program”

PRESENTER: Deborah Nowakowski, Director of Programs, The Calgary John Howard Society

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: KEYNOTE DAY 02

“STAYING ISN'T CHOOSING”

PRESENTERS:
Julie Nobert-DeMarchi, Executive Director, Timmins and Area Women in Crisis
Chantal Mailloux, Executive Director of Ellevive

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: NEXUS

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fun and engaging networking event filled with games, great energy, and meaningful connections.

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

“Restorative Justice in the Workplace: Building Accountability, Trust, and Healthy Culture”

PRESENTER: Chris Cowie, Restorative Lens Consulting

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: HUMAN TRAFFICKING

“The Reality of Human Trafficking in Alberta”

PRESENTER: Liz John-West, Executive Director, CEASE: Centre to Empower All Survivors of Exploitation

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

“Beyond the Gavel: Restorative Justice in Everyday Life”

PRESENTER: Agnes Struik

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: HUMAN TRAFFICKING

“Collaborative ACTion Against Human Trafficking”

PRESENTERS:
- Tara Bracanovic, Education Supervisor, ACT Alberta
- Michelle Trudeau, RSW/BSW, Victim Services Supervisor, ACT Alberta

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: ACCPA Awards Ceremony

Thank you to all staff, volunteers, and board members recognized at the ACCPA Awards Ceremony. Your dedication, service, and commitment make a lasting impact.

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

“Community Safety: Unity Through Being Responsive and Restorative”

PRESENTER: Brenda Morrison, Associate Professor and Director of the Research and Engagement Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: HUMAN TRAFFICKING

“Human Trafficking in Canada”

PRESENTER: Maggy Laton, Bilingual Partnerships Specialist, The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: KEYNOTE DAY 01

“From Classroom Courage to Community Strength: Inspiring Change That Lasts”

PRESENTER: Janet Campbell, President & CEO, The Joy Smith Foundation

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: OPENING CEREMONIES

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Opening Ceremonies so meaningful.

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: RED DRESS DAY PRESENTATION

Thank you, Morningsong Soosay, for a meaningful Red Dress Day presentation that encouraged reflection and reinforced the importance of remembrance, awareness, and action.

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#ACCPACONFERENCE2026 RECAP: WORKSHOP NETWORKING EVENT

Great conversations, new connections, and plenty of shared ideas—thank you to everyone who made our Workshop Networking Event such a memorable part of the conference.