Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Healing for Families Victim Rights Advocate
Agreement Number:
13017947
Agreement Value:
$750,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project will provide the services of a Victims Rights Advocate to assist families attending Court and Circle processes, especially families dealing with the Child Protection System. The Victims Rights Advocate will work with Victim Services, the Giiwedin Anang Council (an Indigenous Family Dispute Resolution Program) and a Legal Clinic Child Protection Lawyer to support victims through the Giiwedin Anang Council and Talking Circle process either through the child welfare or the civil stream. A dedicated Victims Rights Advocate will increase access to justice and a sense of community for Indigenous victims and survivors of crime.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5B1M4
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q2-00009
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
129565040
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Victims
Recipient's Legal Name:
ABORIGINAL LEGAL SERVICES INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
Program:
Victims Fund
Program Purpose:
The Victims Fund, supports the Department of Justice’s mandate to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system.