Grounded in restorative justice principles, Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) reduces sexual victimization by assisting people who have committed sexual offences to lead responsible, constructive, and accountable lives in their communities.
We’re excited to share that FACING Our Messy Lives, CoSA Ottawa’s documentary, has been officially selected for the New York City Lift-Off Global Network Film Festival and is screening now as part of the Features Programme throughout July!
Watch this special film and give it your vote for the Audience Choice. If we win, and we hope we do, it will amplify awareness of the need for CoSA to reduce reoffending, foster accountability, and make communities safer. The film festival runs until July 27th.
Involvement in CoSA reduces the likelihood of reoffending, increases the chances of successful reintegration, and helps to keep communities safe. Rigorous studies indicate that participation in CoSA reduces sexual recidivism by 78% to 88%, compared with control subjects who do not participate in CoSA.
Learn moreCoSA provides a context of support and accountability in which people who have committed sexual offences or core members, can meet practical needs, develop deeper self-understanding, and make better choices for themselves and their communities.
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Public Safety Canada has granted Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) Canada funding for a two-year project exploring virtual circles.
The purpose of this project is three-fold: 1) to broaden the availability of Circles to Core Members who do not live in areas where in-person Circles are accessible, 2) to work with CoSA sites to shorten Circle wait-lists, and 3) to recruit, train and supervise new and under-utilized volunteers across the country.
Virtual Circles
Join a circle. Make a referral. Volunteer. Donate. There are many ways that you can contribute to safer communities.
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