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Title:

Cost-Sharing Agreement - Indigenous Courtwork Program - PEI

Agreement Number:

12090485

Agreement Value:

$100,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

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 criminal 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.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Location:

Summerside, Prince Edward Island, CA C1N5L2

Reference Number:

119-2021-2022-Q2-00124

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Multi-year Project: from 20212022 to 20222023

Recipient's Legal Name:

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Federal Riding Name:

Egmont

Federal Riding Number:

11003

Program:

Indigenous Courtwork Program

Program Purpose:

The Indigenous Courtwork Program contributes funding to participating provinces for the provision of Indigenous Courtwork services in criminal justice proceedings to ensure that Indigenous people in contact with the criminal justice system have access to fair, equitable, culturally relevant treatment throughout the criminal justice process.