Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Aboriginal Combined Courtworker Program

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals 18 years of age and older and their families
Individuals in conflict with the Criminal or Family Justice System

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Description of Services:

Provides support to Indigenous people in conflict with the Criminal Justice System

Acts as a liaison between the individual/family and the court
Ensures that the individual/family understands their legal rights and/or obligations pertaining to the law and the legal process with both the Criminal Court and Family Court
Provides information about preventative measures imposed by the court such as bail, detention or conditional release
Offers individual counselling
Assists with preparing pre-sentence reports
Explains conditions of probation to individual
Works with community agencies on behalf of individual to ensure sentencing conditions are met
Visits incarcerated individuals to provide support and maintains contact with Native Inmate Liaison worker
Provides education and information about the legal system