THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ACTIVE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

What THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ACTIVE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE does

The National Associations Active in Criminal Justice (NAACJ) is a federally incorporated Canadian not-for-profit umbrella coalition founded in 1975 and headquartered in Ottawa. It coordinates a network of 19 national non-governmental organizations working across criminal and social justice, including restorative justice, trauma-informed practice, Indigenous justice, family violence, and reintegration. The organization operates as a convening body that enhances member capacity through education, knowledge sharing, collective advocacy, and engagement with federal government stakeholders. It is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from member organizations, with an Executive Director (Susan Haines) supported by a small staff, contractors, and volunteers.

NAACJ's offerings consist of organizational networking, advocacy coordination, conference facilitation, publication of research documents, annual reports, open letters, and educational resources. It does not operate a proprietary technology platform, software product, or technology-enabled service; its digital presence is limited to a website and standard social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). The underlying infrastructure is a traditional membership-association model rather than a technology stack.

The organization's revenue model rests on three streams: membership dues from member organizations, sustaining grants and program funding from federal departments (Public Safety Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada) and provincial law foundations (Law Foundation of Ontario, Law Foundation of Nova Scotia), and contracts or agreements with agencies such as Correctional Service of Canada. NAACJ does not disclose specific pricing, revenue figures, or member dues structure. Its go-to-market is community-led: it recruits national NGOs as members, engages federal policy-makers, and amplifies reach through events, publications, and digital channels.

Name

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ACTIVE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Legal name

The National Associations Active in Criminal Justice

Website

https://naacj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Associations Active in Criminal Justice (NAACJ) is a federally incorporated Canadian not-for-profit coalition that coordinates 19 national NGOs working in criminal and social justice, providing education, policy advocacy, and collective capacity-building in Ottawa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Justice Advocacy and Coalition Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transitional Justice, Accountability & Reparations (BPADAGAL)

Keywords

• Criminal justice advocacy
• Policy development services
• Nonprofit coalition management
• Member organization services
• Social justice education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Member organizations pay membership dues to participate in the coalition, providing a recurring revenue stream.
2. Government Grants: Receives funding from government sources including Public Safety Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada, as well as grants from the Law Foundation of Ontario and the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia.
3. Government Contracts: Engages in contractual arrangements with government agencies such as Correctional Service of Canada to support specific initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NAACJ is a federally incorporated not-for-profit coalition that brings together 19 national non-governmental organizations working across criminal and social justice (restorative justice, trauma-informed practice, Indigenous justice, family violence, reintegration, victim support and related fields). Its fundamental offering is coalition membership and convening services — providing members with policy advocacy on the federal stage, education and knowledge-sharing activities, networking opportunities, and collective representation to government departments such as Public Safety Canada, Correctional Service of Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada. It supplements these services with publications (annual reports, open letters, the "Shifting the Paradigm" research series) and educational events that translate sector expertise into policy input.

Product overview

NAACJ is a national non-governmental organization network, not a technology product company. It does not offer a software platform, SaaS product, or technology-enabled services. Its offerings consist of organizational networking services, advocacy coordination, conference facilitation, and publication of research documents, annual reports, open letters, and educational resources on criminal justice topics. The organization serves as a forum for member organizations to share information, engage with federal government partners, and collaborate on policy development. No distinct branded products, modules, or technology offerings were identified in the source material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAACJ Coalition Membership (Full and Associate Member Organizations) Annual coalition membership available to national non-governmental organizations working in criminal and social justice in Canada, providing members with collective policy advocacy on the federal stage, education and knowledge-sharing activities, networking opportunities, and access to government stakeholders and funding channels.
• Policy Advocacy and Government Engagement Services Representation of member organizations in policy fora with the federal government, including consultation with Public Safety Canada, Correctional Service of Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada on criminal justice policy development.
• Education, Conferences and Knowledge-Sharing Programs Education of member organizations, other governmental and voluntary-sector organizations and the general public on current and emerging criminal justice issues, delivered through activities that share and generate knowledge, information, ideas and values, including conferences and forums.
• Government Contracted Program Delivery Delivery of contracted programs and initiatives under formal agreements with federal government departments, including Correctional Service of Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada, supporting specific criminal justice and reintegration initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents 19 member organizations across criminal justice sector

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Correctional Service of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal correctional agency that partners with NAACJ on collaborative initiatives related to corrections and reintegration.
• Volunteer CanadaminorOthersMember organization of NAACJ coalition, representing volunteer-based criminal justice initiatives.
• Ottawa Restorative Justice NetworkminorOthersMember organization of NAACJ coalition, representing restorative justice initiatives in the Ottawa region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canadian Criminal Justice Association: National Canadian criminal justice association and NAACJ member organization. Comparable as a long-standing national NGO focused on criminal justice policy, education, and reform in Canada, with similar convening and member-service functions.
• St. Leonard's Society of Canada: Federation of St. Leonard's Societies providing reintegration services for people exiting the criminal justice system. NAACJ member and direct peer in operating as a national federation for criminal justice reintegration programs in Canada.
• Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies: National coalition of Elizabeth Fry Societies advocating for women and gender-diverse people in the criminal justice system. NAACJ member and direct peer in operating as a national NGO federation focused on criminal justice reform and member support.
• Church Council on Justice and Corrections: Canadian interfaith council working on criminal justice and corrections reform. NAACJ member and direct peer as a values-driven national organization engaged in criminal justice advocacy, education, and policy consultation with the federal government.
• Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: National NGO supporting victims of crime through advocacy, education, and policy engagement. NAACJ member and direct peer in providing national-level victim-focused criminal justice representation and government engagement.
• John Howard Society of Canada: National federation of John Howard Societies working on criminal justice reform, reintegration, and crime prevention. NAACJ member and direct peer in operating as a national umbrella for community-based criminal justice organizations in Canada.

Emerging players

• Canadian Civil Liberties Association: National Canadian NGO focused on civil liberties, including criminal justice and policing reform. Comparable as an advocacy NGO that engages federal policy makers and publishes research on justice issues, though CCLA is more litigation-oriented than NAACJ's coalition convening model.

Others

• Imagine Canada: National Canadian sector organization for charities and nonprofits. Comparable as a national umbrella organization supporting the charitable and voluntary sector through research, policy advocacy, and member services, though focused broadly on the sector rather than specifically on criminal justice.
• Volunteer Canada: National Canadian umbrella organization for the voluntary sector, of which NAACJ is a member. Comparable as a national coalition model operating on membership dues, government grants, and sector-wide convening activities, though focused broadly across the voluntary sector.

Regional players

• BC Civil Liberties Association: British Columbia-based civil liberties organization engaging in criminal justice and policing reform advocacy. Comparable as a Canadian NGO doing criminal justice policy and civil liberties work, but operates provincially rather than nationally.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/naacj
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100088523749494
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-national-associations-active-in-criminal-justice-naacj
• Instagraminstagram.com/naacjanijc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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