Native Courtworker Program
Abuse / Neglect, Indigenous Services, and Legal
Provided by Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC
Provides assistance to Aboriginal people in conflict with the law, ensuring full participation in the justice system through a holistic approach including prevention and intervention.
Justice Programs provided by the Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC:
Native Courtworker Program
Courtworkers assist aboriginal people that are involved in the criminal justice system to ensure they fully understand their rights and responsibilities before the law. Free for persons of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent. (Common law relationships are also considered).
Courtworkers assist aboriginal people that are involved in the criminal justice system to ensure they fully understand their rights and responsibilities before the law. Free for persons of First Nations, Métis and Inuit descent. (Common law relationships are also considered).
Downtown Community Court (Vancouver)
The Downtown Community Court brings together justice, health and social services. As a member of the Downtown Community Court team, the Aboriginal Case Worker's job is to ensure that all aboriginal participants’ needs are treated in a culturally appropriate manner.
Aboriginal Case Worker acts as an intermediary between the accused and the criminal justice system and provides services that include:
The Downtown Community Court brings together justice, health and social services. As a member of the Downtown Community Court team, the Aboriginal Case Worker's job is to ensure that all aboriginal participants’ needs are treated in a culturally appropriate manner.
Aboriginal Case Worker acts as an intermediary between the accused and the criminal justice system and provides services that include:
- Increasing linkages between communities, organizations and individuals and the justice system
- Increasing consideration of relevant factors (cultural and other) by court officials and the judiciary
- Enhancing legislation, policies, services, and processes affecting Indigenous people before the courts
- Ensures Indigenous accused receive fair, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment by the criminal justice system
The website also provides a downloadable Women’s Right to be Safe Guide, which includes a compilation of resources to support aboriginal women and girls who are vulnerable to violence.
604-985-5355 (Greater Vancouver)
Toll Free: 1-877-811-1190 (Province-wide)
Public email: nccabc@nccabc.net
Website: https://nccabc.ca/
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC:
- Native Youth and Family Advocate Program, Prince George - Counselling and support for families involved in child protection issues
- Indigenous Detox Support Workers Program
- Indigenous Outpatient Addiction Counselling and Detox Support
Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Indigenous Services
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at multiple locations
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