Grants and Contributions:
Title:
National Youth Justice Network (NYJN)
Agreement Number:
12583267
Agreement Value:
$72,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The National Youth Justice Network (NYJN) provides regular networking and professional development opportunities for leaders and front-line workers in youth justice across the country. Through this funding, the NYJN will contribute to increased knowledge and understanding of the operation of the youth justice system across jurisdictions, advocate and support practices that reduce the rate of re-contact with the youth justice system, and address the overrepresentation of Indigenous youth, youth from racialized communities, youth with mental health disorders and youth experiencing homelessness.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5N4G2
Reference Number:
119-2022-2023-Q4-00104
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107810467
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20232024 to 20262027
Recipient's Legal Name:
PLEA COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Kingsway
Federal Riding Number:
59038
Program:
Youth Justice Fund
Program Purpose:
The Youth Justice Fund supports individual projects that encourage a more effective youth justice system, responds to emerging youth justice issues and enables greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system.