United Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Courtwork Programs

Application

Requires a signed consent form and completion of a program intake form

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals involved with the court system either from accusations of a crime or dealing with family issues
Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Ensures that Indigenous people who come into conflict with the law understand the process, and their legal rights

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