Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Indigenous Combined Court Worker Program

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility / Target Population

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 advocacy services to Indigenous people involved in the Canadian justice system and assistance to understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts, including couples who are separating and parents involved in child welfare matters

Assists Indigenous people to understand their rights to speak on their own behalf or legal counsel, to better understand the nature of any charges against them and the philosophy and functioning of the criminal justice system
Responds to the problems and special needs caused by communication barriers which exist between Indigenous people and those who are involved
Ensures Indigenous people in Ontario have access to the best available legal and justice-related services prior to, during and following a court appearance