Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Interrupting the Cycle: Research and Advocacy for Black Male Survivors Criminalized by Self-Defense and Systemic Bias
Agreement Number:
13734701
Agreement Value:
$199,650.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 16, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The organization will conduct qualitative research that systemically documents the lived experience of Black male survivors who have been criminalized after acts of self-defense or trauma response and establish a dedicated legal navigation and peer mentorship program that offers culturally grounded, trauma informed support to individuals caught within this cycle, empowering them to navigate the justice system and heal from compounded trauma. The organization will also develop and deliver targeted training for legal professionals on identifying and advocating for "dual status" clients, equipping them with strategies to present evidence of prior victimization effectively within legal proceedings and challenge anti-Black racial bias.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.
Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 6C7
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q4-00097
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
796152163
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
VF - CBJS
Recipient's Legal Name:
CANAFRO RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35114
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.