GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
$14,615,444.00 CAD
- Department
- Department of Justice Canada
- Program
- Indigenous Courtwork Program
- Recipient country
- Canada
- Fiscal year
- 2023-2024
- Agreement period
- April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2028
- Reference
- jus:119-2024-2025-Q4-00056
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 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 the Government of Alberta to support the Indigenous Courtwork Program, which helps Indigenous adults and youth navigate the justice system by providing information, support, and culturally relevant services.
Category: Other Primarily funds activity in Canada
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