Nova Institution for Women

Nova Institution for Women
Location 180 James Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
B2N 6R8
Coordinates 45°20′58″N 63°18′00″W / 45.3495°N 63.2999°W / 45.3495; -63.2999Coordinates: 45°20′58″N 63°18′00″W / 45.3495°N 63.2999°W / 45.3495; -63.2999
Security class multi
Opened 1995
Managed by Correctional Service Canada
Warden Adele MacInnis-Meagher

Nova Institution for Women (French: Établissement Nova pour femmes[1]) is a Canadian federal prison for women in Truro, Nova Scotia. The facility, which handles different levels of offenders, can accommodate up to 70 inmates. Nova Institution opened in 1995.[2] [3] The maximum security unit opened in 2002 or 2003.[4]

Main programs at the institution include:

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of a term of two years or more.[5]

Ashley Smith

Ashley Smith, a prisoner who later died after an apparent suicide attempt, was held at several CSC institutions including Nova Institution.[6]

References

  1. "Établissement Nova pour femmes." Correctional Service Canada. Retrieved on August 6, 2016.
  2. Martell, Sherry (December 10, 2010). "Special care beds being added to Nova institute". Truro Daily News. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  3. "Protests can't halt construction of women's jails: New institutions 'not as oppressive' as Kingston's P4W". The Spectator. Hamilton, Ontario. April 26, 1995. p. F.7. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  4. "First maximum security unit for women offenders opens in Truro.". Community Action. February 17, 2003. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  5. The Correctional Service of Canada Official site
  6. Seglins, Dave (November 1, 2010). "Broaden Ashley Smith inquest: lawyer". CBC News. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
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