Grants and Contributions

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

Not a Project (Mandated or Core Funding)

The objective of the Indigenous Courtwork Program is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous Persons (adults and youth) charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute, municipal by-law, or otherwise involved in the justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally relevant treatment.

These services include information on charges, court procedures, rights and responsibilities, bail, diversion, restorative justice and Indigenous community justice alternatives; support in accessing legal resources as well as appropriate community programming including wellness, trauma, housing, family and employment services; and, facilitating communication among court officials, accused persons, family members and communities to ensure understanding and collaboration.

The organization will develop and deliver an evidence-based anti sex trafficking response training for services providers in New Brunswick. The training will provide guidance on how to implement trauma informed support for survivors of sex trafficking. The training will be offered to community organizations, government departments, police, prosecutors and other service providers.

The organization will provide a trauma-informed, holistic care and support program for victims and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in the sex trade. Services will include one-on-one and group supports such as counselling, community navigation, safety planning, group programs that focus on employment readiness, healthy relationships, personal development, mental health supports and financial literacy.

The organization will provide individualized trauma-informed, holistic case management and counselling services for victims and survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Services offered will include increased social inclusion and access to social supports; increased access to specialized supports to mitigate harms caused by complex trauma and mental health and vulnerability caused by substance use and abuse. The organization will provide supports for increased personal safety through skills development, resources, access to housing and support for individual goals to further education, employment and volunteering. The organization will also provide trauma-informed practice training for community organizations, police and government and justice officials.

The project consists of maintaining operations of a justice information hub in Alberta for the francophone community. Services in English are also offered if required. The hub offers services such as legal information, referrals, information sessions on legal topics, and support for individuals. The organization will also continue to maintain a resource library, develop partnerships and promote the hub. Services are provided by a variety of means, including face-to-face, by phone, by email or by internet.

The project consists of supporting services provided by a justice information hub in Winnipeg for the francophone community of Manitoba. These services include providing legal information, referrals, information sessions on legal topics, and support for individuals who have to go to Court. The organization will also create tools for the clientele, develop partnerships and promote the hub. Services are provided by a variety of means, including face-to-face, by phone, by email or by internet.

The organization will develop and deliver a complete French and English legal terminology language training program for provincial and territorial judges to help them to increase their capacity to offer justice services in both official languages. The program will consist of two, one-week intensive training sessions supplemented by online activities between the sessions.