Title:
Nova Scotia: Addressing the Impacts of Intimate Partner Violence
Agreement Number:
12254675
Agreement Value:
$1,644,200.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 5, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will develop an information software program available to family court judges to address the lack of communication between family and criminal court. It will develop a family court support worker model consisting of a team of specialists who will support victims of intimate partner violence and conduct expedited case assessments. Furthermore, the project will implement a model for lawyers to conduct cross-examination in Family Justice cases involving family violence when one or both parties are self-represented.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J2L6
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q4-00108
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20222023 to 20252026 PROJECT AMENDED - Original Project Amount: $ 2,664,000.00 Approved Date: 2022/07/05 Fiscal Year: 20222023 Quarter: 2 Amendment #1 Amount: $ -472,300.00 Approved Date: 2023/03/29 Amendment #2 Amount: $ -547,500.00 Approved Date: 2024/01/23
Amendment Date
Jan 23, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COURT SERVICES DIVISION
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax
Federal Riding Number:
12005
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The JPIP supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system support. The department plays an essential role in ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system. JPIP’s longterm goal is to contribute to increasing access to the Canadian justice system and strengthening the Canadian legal framework. It supports policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, access to justice, and other emerging justice related issues.