Sentencing and Parole Project (SPP)

Through enhanced pre-sentence reports, the SPP advocates for informed, culturally appropriate sentencing and parole decisions for racial justice and equality.

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Robert Wright is an inspiration. He helped bring EPSRs to Ontario in R v Jackson 2018 ONSC 2527. Check out our IG to hear from him about the impact of SPP’s work. To support us, head to https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja and join us THIS WEDNESDAY for our second annual fundraising gala! ✨

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Thank you, @GHW_barristers, for your generous support! GHW has represented individual and corporate clients in difficult and complex cases at all levels of trial and appellate Court. Meet their lawyers this upcoming WEDNESDAY! Tickets are available here: https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja

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Thank you for your support, @addariolawgroup! ALG’s lawyers are skilled and fearless advocates committed to finding innovative ways to help clients solve problems. Connect with them at our fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 8 at Arcadian Court: https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja

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Thank you, @PaliareRoland, for your sponsorship! Paliare Roland works with a diverse range of clients to produce intelligent solutions and get results. We’re only 8 DAYS from this year’s fundraising gala at Arcadian Court. Tickets are on sale here: https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja

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BIG NEWS 💥 this year’s keynote address will be a fireside chat featuring Kevin Morris of R v Morris!

Elevating the voices of folks with lived experiences navigating the system matters. This will be an important conversation you do not want to miss: https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja

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DJ Nav will be on the turntables once again for this year’s fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 8! 🪩 Tickets are available here: https://t.co/zGBlNqiA8I

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Thank you to our silver sponsor, @stockwoodsllp! Stockwoods has wide-ranging expertise and has been counsel on many precedent-setting wins for progressive causes. Meet their lawyers, including @Gerald_Chan_law and @Nader_Hasan_law, at this year’s gala:
https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja

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Thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, @ClaOntario! CLA is Canada’s largest Criminal law specialty association. Become a member today: https://t.co/S1n4Ahv3VR.

Early bird tickets for SPP’s second annual fundraising gala are still on sale, don’t miss out! https://t.co/UnXtP7ZXJg

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Don't miss out on tasty canapés and refreshments, live entertainment, an incredible keynote address, and an opportunity to socialize with colleagues!

Did we mention that we're offering a limited number of Early Bird tickets this year?! Get yours now! https://t.co/UnXtP7ZXJg

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You’ve been waiting, and the time has finally come! We are hosting our SECOND ANNUAL fundraising gala at Arcadian Court on November 8, 2023!

Last year, tickets sold out quickly — make sure you get yours today! https://t.co/zGBlNqi2ja

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We are very excited to be co-hosting this important CPD in Vancouver on September 11 as IRCAs become more available in British Columbia. This is a FREE event for lawyers - please contact [email protected] for the registration link. @legalaidbc @theCLBC

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Less than a week to register! Due to high demand, we have increased capacity but only have 10 spots left (if you can no longer attend, please let us know). Approval pending for 2 EDI hrs. Registration form in thread.

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Are you defence counsel? Do you want to learn more about litigating race in sentencing? Join @theresaadonkor @NanaYanful @emlaminator, Melody Izadi and two of the SPP's social workers on March 27 @ 5:30 p.m. to learn more about how to utilize EPSRs effectively. Space is limited.

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Register here! https://t.co/6hgnJ3v6nF

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Are you defence counsel? Do you want to learn more about litigating race in sentencing? Join @theresaadonkor @NanaYanful @emlaminator, Melody Izadi and two of the SPP's social workers on March 27 @ 5:30 p.m. to learn more about how to utilize EPSRs effectively. Space is limited.

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@Nader_Hasan_law Was great seeing you and the Stockwoods team, Nader!

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A huge thank you to all our attendees, speakers, performers, and sponsors for a wonderful evening!
You are all critical to helping us continue combatting systemic anti-Black racism
We can’t wait to see you next year ✨🎉

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@maggie_wente Thanks so much for coming, Maggie!

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Last but not least, thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, @LernersLLP!

Learners has a proven commitment to DEI and community, as well as an extensive pro bono legal service record, which includes defending the Charter rights of accused persons before the SCC.

Thank you, Lerners!

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✨EXCITING NEWS✨

We will have 3 incredible items available for silent auction at this Friday’s event!

1. 2 premium Raptors, donated by @TorysLLP
2. An NBA jersey, donated by @NBACanada
3. A @Herschelsupply messenger bag packed with swag, donated by @torontomet