Aboriginal Courtworker Program
The Aboriginal Courtwork Program is an ongoing justice program that seeks to
ensure that Aboriginal people charged with a criminal offence receive fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive treatment by the criminal justice system.
All Aboriginal people in conflict with the law are eligible for Courtwork services regardless of their status, age or residency
Aboriginal Courtworkers work within the mainstream justice system to
increase access to justice by ensuring Aboriginal people charged with an offence
receive timely, accurate information throughout the court process. Aboriginal
Courtworkers also provide referrals to appropriate legal, community justice and
social programs and facilitate communication between the accused and criminal
justice officials.
Courtworkers assist clients by:
- Providing timely, accurate information about the justice system and how it
works, including the right to speak on one’s own behalf or to request legal
counsel. - Ensuring that Aboriginal clients understand the nature of the charges
brought against them. - Providing information about alternative methods of justice, such as
sentencing circles and restorative justice, where available and appropriate. - Helping to assess and interpret documents, forms and directions or
conditions given by the Court. - Increasing access to available resources and programs by providing
information to clients about community support services, such as counselling and
alcohol and drug treatment centres. - Assisting clients with bail applications (where applicable).
Contact:
Raina Pelletier (Ile a la Crosse)
P.O Box 160
Ile a la Crosse, SK
S0M 1C0
Ph: 306-833-2367
Fx: 306-833-2276
Cynthia Lemaigre (La Loche)
P.O Box 899
La Loche, SK
S0M 1G0
Ph: 306-822-1780
Fx: 306-822-3063
P.O Box 160
Ile a la Crosse, SK
S0M 1C0
Ph: 306-833-2367
Fx: 306-833-2276
Cynthia Lemaigre (La Loche)
P.O Box 899
La Loche, SK
S0M 1G0
Ph: 306-822-1780
Fx: 306-822-3063