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2013

Cybertip campaign raised awareness in Yukon of online safety for children
May 23, 2013 - Over 2,000 Yukoners viewed the cybertip website during the Yukon government and Canadian Centre for Child Protection’s public awareness campaign.

Nominations for the 2013 Community Safety Awards are now open
May 17, 2013 - Yukoners are encouraged to nominate anyone who contributes to making our communities a safer place.

New Yukon team fosters more effective response to domestic violence and sexualized assault
May 15, 2013 - The Yukon RCMP Specialized Response Unit (SRU), aimed at improving the response to domestic violence and sexualized assault, has been established and staffed.

New secure phone system at Whitehorse Correctional Centre
May 8, 2013 - The Whitehorse Correctional Centre has installed a secure inmate telephone system that will increase safety and security at the correctional centre and for victims of crime.

Yukon and Canada work to improve the rights of victims of crime
April 24, 2013 - The Minister of Justice provided input on a federal victims' bill of rights.

What We Heard documents for land titles modernization now online
March 19, 2013 - The results of consultation on the Land Titles Modernization Project have now been posted online.

Justice employees receive Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
March 19, 2013 - Department of Justice employees recognized for significant contributions to public safety.

Yukon Policing priorities established for 2013/14
March 11, 2013 - Yukon's policing priorities for 2013/14 communicated to the RCMP.

Yukon government requesting permission to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada
February 25, 2013 - Government seeking certainty regarding the free-entry system of staking mineral claims.

Celebrating Safer Internet Day with proactive steps to ensure safety of children
February 5, 2013 - The Yukon government and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection are taking steps to improve online safety for children.

Canadian Centre for Child Protection partnership to help protect Yukon children
January 19, 2013 - Yukon government and Canadian Centre for Child Protection work to educate about online abuse.

2012

Projects share Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund money
December 3, 2012 - The Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund is providing funding to six groups that are working towards making our communities safer and more compassionate places to live.

National symposium explores policing in the North
September 20, 2012 - A national symposium on policing in northern and remote Canada wrapped up today in Whitehorse.

Community Safety Award recipients honoured
September 19, 2012 - Justice Minister Mike Nixon announces the winners of the new Community Safety Awards.

Territorial justice ministers work together on northern issues
September 18, 2012 - Territorial ministers of Justice met today in Whitehorse to talk about justice and public safety issues of particular concern to the North.

National symposium explores policing in the North
September 10, 2012 - Stakeholder groups and delegates from across Canada will meet in Whitehorse this month to discuss the challenges and opportunities regarding policing in northern and remote communities.

Yukon Police Council is seeking public input for policing priorities
August 22, 2012 - The newly established Yukon Police Council is seeking input from Yukon citizens on priorities for policing in Yukon.

Minister tours RCMP training centre
July 17, 2012 - Justice Minister and the commanding officer of M Division in Yukon discuss the challenges of preparing RCMP trainees for policing in the North.

Yukon Supreme Court issues Community Safety Order in SCAN case
July 10, 2012 - The Supreme Court of Yukon has issued a Community Safety Order under the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act

Yukon government announces new Community Safety Awards
July 4, 2012 - New Community Safety Award will give Yukoners a chance to recognize those who make significant contributions to community safety.

SCAN takes action on residence in downtown core
June 15, 2012 - The SCAN office has taken action against a downtown residence after several complaints about suspicious or illegal activity.

A year of progress on Sharing Common Ground recommendations
May 9, 2012 - Report outlines significant progress made in implementing recommendations of Sharing Common Ground, the final report of the Policing Review.

Projects share Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund money
May 1, 2012 - Seven projects aimed at crime prevention and victim services receive $107, 500 in funding.

Government proceeds with land titles modernization project
April 26, 2012 - The Government of Yukon will modernize the Land Titles system in Yukon to improve customer service and facilitate more efficient real estate transactions.

Yukon enters into new 20 year Territorial Police Services Agreement
March 29, 2012 - A new Territorial Police Services Agreement was signed today ensuring the RCMP will continue to be Yukon’s police force for the next 20 years.

Changes to legislation will improve Yukon land titles system
March 20, 2012 - The Government of Yukon is taking steps to improve the land titles system.

Whitehorse Correctional Centre adopts ion scanner
March 19, 2012 - All visitors entering the Whitehorse Correctional Centre will be subject to testing for illegal substances.

New Whitehorse Correctional Centre opens
March 15, 2012 - The state of the art correction centre is now open and all inmates and staff have made the move to the new facility.

Land Titles inspector appointed
March 5, 2012 - The Government of Yukon is appointing a Land Titles inspector to make recommendations on how to modernize the land titles system.

Yukon Police Council members selected
February 23, 2012 - The Minister of Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of members to the new Police Council. Forming a Police Council to give ongoing public input into policing in Yukon was one of the recommendation of Sharing Common Ground, the final report of the review of Yukon’s policing.

Successful Justice and Public Safety ministers’ meeting in Charlottetown
January 30, 2012 - Territorial Ministers of Justice called on the federal government to expand support for therapeutic justice models at the conclusion of the Ministers of Justice meeting in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

2011

Variety of projects receive Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund money
December 16, 2011 - Eight projects totalling over $142,000 are receiving funding from this semi-annual award.

Yukon signs agreement with Alberta Serious Incident Response Team
December 15, 2011 - Yukon government has signed an agreement with the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team to investigate serious incidents involving the RCMP in Yukon.

Author on restorative justice to speak in Yukon
November 7, 2011 - Author Shannon Moroney was just recently married when her husband was charged with the brutal kidnapping and assault of two women. Her book, Through the Glass, explains the experiences she had as her husband's case went through the justice process.

Projects share Crime Prevention and Victim Services Trust Fund money
June 20, 2011 - Crime Prevention and Victim Trust Fund money supports seven projects in six Yukon communities.

Emergency Help Cellphone project enters second phase
June 10, 2011 - Yukoners have donated more than 90 cellphones to Victim Services. The phones will be repurposed by Latitude Wireless and distributed to people at risk.

Victims of Crime Act proclaimed
April 14, 2011 - The Yukon government proclaimed the Victims of Crime Act on April 8, 2011 after consultation with stakeholders and the public.

Police review recommendations are underway
March 22, 2011 - Government of Yukon is making significant progress on implementing the recommendations of the Policing Review with the announcement of four new initiatives.

Police force review recommendations to be implemented
February 22, 2011 - Justice minister Marian C. Horne and Yukon First Nation leaders have endorsed the Sharing Common Ground Final Report and have agreed to move forward with implementation.

New secure assessment centre planned for acutely intoxicated persons
January 11, 2011 - The Yukon government has released the reports, Sharing Common Ground, Review of Yukon's Police Force and the final report from the Task Force on Accutely Intoxicated Persons.

2010

Internet safety report released
December 21, 2010 - Yukon government aims to protect Yukoners from the dangers of the internet.

Justice Wellness Centre opened for Community Corrections clients
December 7, 2010 - This storefront operation will be open seven days a week to provide counselling and training for offenders who require community supervision.

Police force review extended
September 14, 2010 - Justice Minister has extended the deadline for the Review of Yukon's Police Force until December 1.

Yukoners contribute to police force review
July 7, 2010 - Yukoners provide comments to help improve the service provided by police.

Co-chairs welcome efforts by RCMP public complaints commission
June 17, 2010 - Police review advisory committee will work with the public complaints commission towards a goal of better policing in Yukon.

CYFN justice representative to co-chair police review
June 17, 2010 - Council of Yukon First Nations Justice Manager Simone Arnold has been named as the third co-chair of the ongoing Review of Yukon's Police Force.

Review of Yukon’s police force underway
May 19, 2010 - The review of Yukon's police force has officially started and the advisory committee has been appointed.

Government of Yukon and RCMP advisory committee to be established
April 19, 2010

Victims given a stronger voice through act tabled today
March 29, 2010 - Proposed act to support and reflect victims' needs

Civil forfeiture legislation to take profits out of crime
March 29, 2010 - Government to remove incentives from unlawful activity

Projects share crime prevention and victim services trust fund money
March 23, 2010 - Projects related to victims of crime receive funding.

Improved support for victims of crime
February 10, 2010 - $1.5 million committed to support victims of violence.