Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Court Triaging and Screening for Family Violence
Agreement Number:
12213388
Agreement Value:
$1,101,984.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This pilot project will support clients who are undergoing separation or divorce, with a particular focus on victims of intimate partner violence going through the family justice system. This project aims to implement a model where triage officers screen for family violence and liaise with family judge lawyers regarding next steps and recommendations for court files involving family violence. Project activities will include reviewing and triaging court files, screening for family violence, providing referrals and navigation assistance, and making recommendations on next steps for court processes to family law judges.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Regina, Saskatchewan, CA S4P4B3
Reference Number:
119-2021-2022-Q4-00231
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20222023 to 20252026
Recipient's Legal Name:
SASKATCHEWAN MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL
Federal Riding Name:
Regina--Wascana
Federal Riding Number:
47009
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program provides resources to facilitate access to justice through various means, including the development of new approaches, the dissemination of law-related information and the testing of pilot projects.