Exploring Theme: "Indigenous Justice Programs"

The Indigenous Justice Program supports Indigenous community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances. Across Canada, participants of Indigenous Justice Program-funded programs were 43% less likely to re-offend after one year and 37% less likely to re-offend after eight years in comparison to non-participants. In November 2018, federal, provincial and...

Budget 2017– received a permanent mandate with an ongoing investment of $11 million annually. The program supports alternatives to imprisonment for indigenous peoples, such as restorative justice programs and community-based justice programs rooted in the unique traditions and cultures of each community. These programs are developed and led by Indigenous communities and aim to address the needs of...

Budget 2016 increased funding from 5.5M to $9.5M. This program provides funding to help provincial and territorial governments deliver Indigenous courtwork services. As part of these services, Indigenous community courtworkers assist Indigenous peoples involved in the criminal justice system by providing information and support as well as referrals to culturally relevant options, such as restorative justice...