Title:
Assisting Survivors of Gender Based Violence
Agreement Number:
14081093
Agreement Value:
$1,613,323.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
The project will use an interdisciplinary, trauma-informed and survivor-centred model to better respond to the intersecting legal and social needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence. The project will provide continuous system navigation, enhance understanding of the family court process, and act as a liaison across legal systems. Validated risk assessments will inform legal advice and collaborative safety planning for survivors and will support referrals to the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Model table for those at highest risk.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.
Strengthened Canadian legal framework
Location:
Windsor, Ontario, CA N9A 4J2
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q2-00068
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119012490
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Independent Legal Advice/Representation (JPIP)
Independent Legal Advice/Independent Legal Representation (VF)
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Legal Name:
LEGAL ASSISTANCE OF WINDSOR
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor West
Federal Riding Number:
35119
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Victims Fund
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
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.
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.