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CoSA Ottawa is looking for qualified volunteers.

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What is Circles of Support and Accountability?

Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) is a reintegration program, operating on restorative justice principles, that assists individuals who have been incarcerated for sexual offences and seek CoSA’s help, voluntarily, in their effort to develop a meaningful and safe life in the community.

Events & Activities

Volunteer Training

Review our training opportunities (Spring and Fall annually).

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual Reports provide more detail on CoSA Ottawa activities.

Program Activities

CoSA Ottawa offers support to clients and the community.

Join CoSA Ottawa

What our membership offers,  and our membership criteria.

Engagement

Discover more about CoSA Ottawa, our Circle Method and more.

Public Awareness

Additional Resources on CoSA

2024 It Takes a Village! Gala

Click here to learn more about our gala.

Tamarack Race Weekend

We participate annually in the Tamarack Race Weekend, raising much needed funds.

We acknowledge that we gather here on the traditional and unceded territories of the Algonquin and Anishinaabe. We recognize their continued presence of these lands and also that of people of other First Nations, including Inuit and Métis. May we dwell together on this land with respect and peace. 

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