Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Therapeutic Justice Program
Agreement Number:
13852461
Agreement Value:
$790,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This funding will support the Therapeutic Justice Program (TJP) to reduce recidivism, reduce overrepresentation of indigenous offenders in the justice system, increase front-line services to Nunavummiut for mental health issues, substance abuse and trauma, and enhance community-resource capacity by empowering local leaders and organizations. The TJP will offer an alternative to incarceration in the sentencing process by offering a clinical and cultural approach to address the underlying reasons for the criminal behaviour.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
- DTCs are established and maintained with the support of the Government of Canada.
Location:
Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q4-00159
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Drug Treatment Courts
Recipient's Legal Name:
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COMMUNITY JUSTICE DIVISION
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program:
Drug Treatment Court Funding Program
Program Purpose:
The Drug Treatment Courts Funding Program contributes funding to participating provinces and territories for the development, delivery and evaluation of Drug Treatment Courts which are designed to reduce crime committed as a result of a substance use disorder.