Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Access to Legal Services for Unrepresented Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Agreement Number:
14014288
Agreement Value:
$1,098,706.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 10, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
This project will increase access to justice for unrepresented survivors by sustaining and enhancing survivor‑centred family law services alongside support services. This includes the Pro Bono Legal Clinic and Limited Scope Legal Services. Through a virtual, province-wide model, the Pro Bono Legal Clinic provides specialized summary legal advice from family law lawyers to women navigating family court after intimate partner violence. The Limited Scope Legal Services offers time-sensitive, limited-scope legal assistance and representation in urgent and high-risk situations.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to the Canadian justice system
Location:
Oshawa, Ontario, CA L1H 4K5
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q2-00071
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
887611218
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Independent Legal Advice/Representation (JPIP)
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Legal Name:
LUKE'S PLACE SUPPORT AND RESOURCE CENTRE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Federal Riding Name:
Oshawa
Federal Riding Number:
35074
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.
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