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Supporting Black Communities

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Access To Justice Initiative

Providing barrier-free access to legal information and tailored support services for individuals and families across Saskatchewan Black communities in contact with Canada’s Justice System.

Available Support And Services

  • System Navigation Support

    Available for Individuals, youth, and families that have encounter with the justice system (police, legal aid, court)

    • Access to a culturally responsive program that empowers individuals at risk or in contact with the justice system.
    • Intermediary Service with Legal Aid Office: Facilitating communication and understanding between individuals and legal aid services.
    • Community Support at Court Hearings: Providing accompaniment and support during court hearings.
    • Clinical Counselling and Emotional Support: Offering professional counseling services to address emotional and mental well-being.
    • Social and Cultural Brokerage Support: Assisting individuals and families in navigating the justice process within a culturally appropriate setting.
    • Translation and Interpretation Service: Supporting those with low English proficiency in reading and comprehension.

     

  • Transformative Program

    Available for individuals in the custody of Correction Service Canada.

    • Transformative services for Black offenders, focusing on cultural, self-care, spiritual, mental wellness, and emotional support.
    • Cultural Support at Parole Hearings: Providing cultural assistance and representation during parole hearings.
    • Self-Care Support: Addressing personal hygiene needs, including access to barbershop services.
    • Spiritual Support: Facilitating religious and traditional conversation circles.
    • Mental Wellness and Emotional Support: Offering Afrocentric clinical counseling services.
    • Translation and Interpretation Service: Supporting those with low English proficiency in reading and comprehension.

     

  • Community Re-Entry And Cultural Brokerage Program

    Available to Individuals within the care of Correction Service Canada observing Day or Full Parole

    • Restoration plan to victims and families, including civic responsibility training, trauma-informed support, cultural representation, employment support, and behavioral change programs.
    • Civic Responsibility Training: Empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills for responsible citizenship.
    • Trauma-Informed Clinical/Emotional Support: Addressing emotional well-being with a trauma-informed approach.
    • Culturally Sensitive Half-Way-Home Support: Providing supportive environments that respect cultural backgrounds.
    • Cultural Community Representation at Hearings and Appearances: Ensuring cultural representation during legal proceedings.
    • Tailored Employment Support: Assisting in securing employment opportunities tailored to individual needs.
    • Behavioral Change and Anger Management Program: Promoting positive behavioral changes and anger management skills.
    • Essential Employment Skill Training: Offering training in essential employment skills for successful reintegration.

     

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