Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Cost-Sharing Agreement - Indigenous Courtwork Program - Nova Scotia
Agreement Number:
12668984
Agreement Value:
$2,119,525.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The objective of the Indigenous Courtwork Program is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous Persons (adults and youth) charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute, municipal by-law, or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally relevant treatment. These services include information on charges, court procedures, rights and responsibilities, bail, diversion, restorative justice and Indigenous community justice alternatives; support in accessing legal resources as well as appropriate community programming including wellness, trauma, housing, family and employment services; and, facilitating communication among court officials, accused persons, family members and communities to ensure understanding and collaboration.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J3J9
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q3-00058
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20232024 to 20272028
Recipient's Legal Name:
NOVA SCOTIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DIVISION
Federal Riding Name:
Unknown
Program:
Indigenous Courtwork Program
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Courtwork Program contributes funding to participating provinces for the provision of Indigenous Courtwork services in criminal justice proceedings to ensure that Indigenous people in contact with the criminal justice system have access to fair, equitable, culturally relevant treatment throughout the criminal justice process.