Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Measuring the benefits of Indigenous Courtworker Services: Project Development
Agreement Number:
13461446
Agreement Value:
$60,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Description:
This project aims to measure the benefits of Indigenous Courtworker services by supporting preparatory work for a multi-jurisdictional study of the impact of Indigenous Courtworkers in Canada.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased awareness of rights, obligations and resources by Indigenous people in contact with the justice system.
Location:
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V7P3J3
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00430
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
Recipient's Legal Name:
NATIVE COURTWORKER AND COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, THE
Federal Riding Name:
West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast--Sea to Sky Country
Federal Riding Number:
59042
Program:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
Program Purpose:
Since 1978, the Department through the Indigenous Courtwork Program makes contributions to provincial/territorial governments through bilateral multi-year cost-sharing contribution agreements to support the provision of culturally competent services to Indigenous persons charged with an offence under federal or provincial statute or municipal by-law or otherwise involved in the justice system.