Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Access to Justice for Self-Represented Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Agreement Number:
13341455
Agreement Value:
$225,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The Self-Represented Survivors (SRS) of Gender-Based Violence project will help the Clinic to increase its capacity to support clients by offering practical and survivor-centered support in-house, through the Clinic’s central intake and wrap-around services model. The clinic will play a specialized intake role and offer direct support and informational resources to their clients and connect them with legal aid and trauma-informed lawyers. The project will also develop and deliver training for legal stakeholders on the unique needs of SRS clients. A self-directed online course will be made available to lawyers, family court support workers, and front-line service organizations to support survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have increased access to family justice
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M6G1A5
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00212
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118799162
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
CFJ - Projects
Recipient's Legal Name:
BARBRA SCHLIFER COMMEMORATIVE CLINIC
Federal Riding Name:
University--Rosedale
Federal Riding Number:
35110
Program:
Canadian Family Justice Fund
Program Purpose:
The Canadian Family Justice Fund is intended to contribute to strengthening the Canadian family
justice system through improved access to family justice services.