Register for one of the following workshops:
Honour Based Crimes
It is important to understand why and how
honour based crimes differ from homicides, intimate partner violence and
domestic violence. Honour based violence (HBV) is based on codes of morality
and behaviour which may be difficult to recognize. Research indicates that
honour killings accelerated significantly in a 20-year period between 1989
and 2009 and are now becoming
Incidents of honour based violence can
be very difficult to identify, investigate and prosecute. Police officers
and other human service agencies often encounter resistance and roadblocks
when working these types of cases. Participants in this workshop will have
the opportunity to explore the concept of 'honour', recognize barriers
that prevent disclosure and/or contribute to a victim recanting their testimony;
how the larger ethnic community may influence the victim/perpetrators;
how family structure impacts women's experience; and why these cases should
be considered high risk.
Elements of risk assessment, interviewing,
forming a protection plan is important and the most appropriate ways to
respond to someone experiencing HBV will be explored.
The ACJA is a provincial affiliate of the
Canadian Criminal Justice Association.
To access membership and justice related
information please visit the ACJA website
and click on the CCJA link. .
Calgary - March 20, 2012
Edmonton - March 23, 2012
common in North America.
