Security class multi Phone +1 902-897-1750 Opened 1995 | Warden Adele MacInnis-Meagher | |
Location 180 James StreetTruro, Nova ScotiaB2N 6R8 Managed by Correctional Service Canada Hours Open today · 1PM–1AMMonday1PM–1AMTuesday1PM–1AMWednesday1PM–1AMThursday1PM–1AMFriday1PM–1AMSaturday1PM–1AMSunday1PM–1AM Similar The Wood Street Centre, Colchester East Hants Health Au, Service Canada Centre, Victoria Park, Matwychuk Alana K Dr | ||
Nova Institution for Women (French: Établissement Nova pour femmes) 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. The maximum security unit opened in 2002 or 2003.
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.
Ashley Smith
Ashley Smith, a prisoner who later died after an apparent suicide attempt, was held at several CSC institutions including Nova Institution.
References
Nova Institution for Women Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA