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North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre - Indigenous Courtworker Program
Assists Indigenous Peoples who are in conflict with the criminal justice system
- Helps individuals to navigate the court system
- Explains legal rights and court procedures
- Acts as a liaison between the offender and the courts
- Works with parents or families in the case of a child apprehension by Children's Aid Society, to ensure that all proper steps are taken to protect the child and if possible to reunite the family
- Provides counselling, referrals, follow-up and encouragement to offenders to become contributing members of the community
- Provides guidance, support, advocacy, and helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities under the law
Application
Call for information or send an email to Lori Hatch, Family Court Worker, at fcw@nbifc.org, or Shelley Boucher, Criminal Court Worker, at ccw@nbifc.org
Eligibility
Indigenous Peoples involved in the court system or with a Children's Aid Society
Languages
Physical Access
Fully Accessible
Fees
None
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