Title:
Victim's Representative Counsel Pilot Project
Agreement Number:
12108743
Agreement Value:
$328,450.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 6, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will support victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence by providing tailored, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed legal advice and representation. The Lethbridge Legal Guidance Society will conduct intake and initial assessments to determine the type of legal assistance required for each client. Furthermore, clients will be referred to victim services and other community agencies for other support services such as counselling.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
To promote access and participation in the justice system, development of law, policies/programs
Location:
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA T1J2B6
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q2-00006
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
860299726
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment to terminate signed agreement
Cost Centres:
Independent Legal Advice/Representation (JPIP)
Independent Legal Advice/Independent Legal Representation (VF)
Amendment Date
Sep 21, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
LETHBRIDGE LEGAL GUIDANCE SOCIETY
Federal Riding Name:
Lethbridge
Federal Riding Number:
48026
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Victims Fund
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.