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Nipissing University unveils state of the art simulation centre
GeneralSchool of NursingSchool of Social WorkCriminal JusticeToday, Nipissing University celebrated the opening of the George and Helen Vari Simulation Centre, an immersive and interactive learning environment designed to replicate a variety of real-life situations and procedures for students and professionals from various disciplines, including nursing, social work, and criminal justice. -
School of Criminal Justice and interRAI to host conference for leaders in health and mental health care
GeneralCriminal JusticeResearchNipissing University’s School of Criminal Justice will be hosting the interRAI Canada Conference alongside interRAI, in Nipissing’s Fedeli Business Centre on Friday, August 11, 2023. This one-day event will be attended by approximately 40 to 45 participants including university researchers, graduate students, post-doctoral candidates and local leaders in health and mental health care. -
Then & Now: Megan Odd, BA Criminal Justice (’20), MA Sociology (’22)
GeneralResearchAlumniCriminal JusticeSociology and AnthropologyMegan Odd graduated from Nipissing University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Sociology (MA Sociology) in 2022. During her time at Nipissing, Megan was actively engaged in her research and community as both an undergraduate and graduate student. -
Mental health screening tool helps improve outcomes for children, youth
Criminal JusticeResearchA mental health screening tool for police developed by Nipissing's own Dr. Ron Hoffman and Dr. Greg Brown is helping improve outcomes for children and youth with mental health concerns. -
Nipissing University, Canadore College partner with OPP Auxiliary on new direct entry program
Criminal JusticeNipissing University and Canadore College announced a new partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary this week that will offer students direct entry into the OPP Auxiliary Program to gain hands-on training and experience in policing. -
Breaking down barriers to mental health care for police
My NipissingCriminal JusticeFrench will present the preliminary results of the study along with how it will benefit work-place mental health strategies for police at The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police conference in February 2015. The event is co-sponsored by the Mental Health Commission of Canada on Mental Readiness and Strategies for Psychological Health and Safety. -
Criminal Justice students impressive at Osgoode Cup
My NipissingCriminal JusticeRecently, six Nipissing University Criminal Justice students competed in the Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition, held at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School. The students, competing in pairs as three teams, were impressive. Especially considering they were competing against some very experienced mooters from large institutions who have established mooting clubs with coaches, resources and practice competitions.
