Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Prison Law Support Worker
Agreement Number:
12275521
Agreement Value:
$328,800.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 5, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will establish a prison law pilot project utilizing the services of a full-time Prison Law Support Worker to provide support and legal information to racialized federal and provincial inmates incarcerated within Nova Scotia. Additionally, workshops will be offered to justice professionals on prison law issues and procedures.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3S1B3
Reference Number:
119-2022-2023-Q2-00007
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20222023 to 20252026
Recipient's Legal Name:
NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax West
Federal Riding Number:
12006
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.