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Call to Action # 31: Justice (25-42)

Indigenous Courtwork Program

March 22, 2016

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 and Indigenous community justice alternatives.