Welcome to The Outer Circle: Community Spotlights, a series highlighting the professionals who support CoSA’s mission from beyond the Circle. These individuals play a vital role in supporting reintegration and helping Core Members succeed, and this series tells their stories…
At Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA), our mission is simple but powerful: No More Victims. We aim to safely reintegrate individuals who have been incarcerated for sexual offences back into the community with the help of trained volunteers, evidence-informed…
Welcome to “The Inner Circle: Volunteer Spotlight” a blog series highlighting the volunteers behind CoSA Ottawa. In this series, we follow the stories of the people who complete our circles – from their background to their experiences with CoSA, and…
So, you’re thinking of becoming a volunteer with CoSA Ottawa? Volunteering with Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is not your typical volunteer gig. It’s meaningful, challenging, and deeply rewarding - and this post is your quick and friendly guide…
Reintegrating into the community after incarceration can be an incredibly challenging journey - especially for individuals convicted of sexual offences. That’s where Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) steps in. CoSA is a community-based program that supports these individuals, known…
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