Nova Institution for Women
Prison in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
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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 - 45.3495°N 63.2999°W
Securityclassmulti
Opened1995
ManagedbyCorrectional Service Canada
 Interactive map of Nova Institution for Women | |
| Location |
|
|---|---|
| Security class | multi |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Managed by | Correctional Service Canada |
| Warden | Adele MacInnis-Meagher |
Main programs at the institution include[citation needed]:
- Living skills
- Sex offender programs
- Substance abuse treatment
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]
