Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Transforming Mediation Practices
Agreement Number:
13459866
Agreement Value:
$123,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project aims to transform mediation practices by adapting the HELP Toolkit to apply the HELP-M approach. The adapted Toolkit will support standardized screening for family violence, gender-based violence and coercive control for mediators. The project will complete a needs assessment, engage with stakeholders, conduct focus groups and interviews, and consult with an advisory committee who will guide the toolkit’s development and implementation. The toolkit will be comprehensive, culturally competent and trauma-informed to support mediators to identify and address family violence.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to the Canadian justice system
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M9C1E9
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00453
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
877140012
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Family Justice Supports (JPIP)
Recipient's Legal Name:
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY MEDIATION
Federal Riding Name:
Etobicoke Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35027
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (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.