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Prison in Nova Scotia, Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Location | 180 James Street Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 6R8 |
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Coordinates | 45.3495°N 63.2999°W |
Security class | multi |
Opened | 1995 |
Managed by | Correctional Service Canada |
Warden | Adele MacInnis-Meagher |
Main programs at the institution include[citation needed]:
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, a prisoner who later died after an apparent suicide attempt, was held at several CSC institutions including Nova Institution.[6]
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