ONTARIO MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
$10,691,973.00 CAD
- Department
- Department of Justice Canada
- Program
- Indigenous Courtwork Program
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2018-2019
- Agreement period
- April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2023
- Reference
- jus:119-2021-2022-Q4-00008
Published purpose
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.
In plain English AI-generated
Funding to Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General to support the Indigenous Courtwork Program, which helps Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system access fair and culturally appropriate treatment, information, and support services.
Category: Other Primarily funds activity in Canada
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