Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Queen St - Indigenous Combined Court Worker Program

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Indigenous adults and youth involved in the Canadian justice system

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Staff person, no services provided

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar

Description of Services

Provides advocacy services to Indigenous people involved in the Canadian justice system and assistance to understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts, including couples who are separating and parents involved in child welfare matters

Assists Indigenous people to understand their rights to speak on their own behalf or legal counsel, to better understand the nature of any charges against them and the philosophy and functioning of the criminal justice system
Responds to the problems and special needs caused by communication barriers which exist between Indigenous people and those who are involved
Ensures Indigenous people in Ontario have access to the best available legal and justice-related services prior to, during and following a court appearance