Justice Services – Aboriginal Court Worker
Provided by: Yorkton Tribal Council
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Service Description
Facilitates and advocates for justice by assisting Indigenous individuals in obtaining fair, just, equitable, and culturally sensitive treatment within the criminal justice system. Courtworkers act as an intermediary between the accused and the criminal justice system. Program ensures that clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities. Program provides legal information, but not legal advice. Services include:
- Informing justice officials of the cultural traditions, values, languages, socio-economic conditions, and concerns of the Indigenous community.
- Relaying the perspective of Indigenous accused and initiating opportunities to improve understanding.
- Explaining sentencing options and their implications to those accused and their families.
- Assisting clients by providing non-therapeutic counseling.
- Acting as an advocate and aid to individuals with youth court related matters.
- Promoting and enhancing understanding of the criminal justice system and alternative justice process within Indigenous communities and families.
Eligibility
Services are status blind and serve all Indigenous people including First Nation, Inuit, and Métis individuals regardless of geographic location.
Application Process
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Fees
No cost.
Fax: 306-782-1680
Toll-Free: 1-866-417-9858
Business Line: 306-782-8132
Hours of Operation
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Service Website
yorktontribalcouncil.com/justice/
Facebook
www.facebook.com/yorktontribalcouncil/
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
King Street
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Mailing Address
102 - 506 Broadway Street West
Yorkton SK S3N 0P3
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- Adult Training and Employment – Labour Force Development
- Education
- Health and Social Development – Addictions
- Health and Social Development – Canadian Prenatal Nutrition and Brighter Futures
- Health and Social Development – Diabetes Education
- Health and Social Development – Early Childhood
- Health and Social Development – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
- Health and Social Development – Maternal Child Health
- Health and Social Development – Mental Health
- Health and Social Development – Resolution Health
- Health and Social Development – Water Quality
- Health and Social Development – Youth Outreach
- Justice Services – Aboriginal Court Worker
- Justice Services – Alternative Measures/Extra Judicial Sanctions
- Justice Services – Community Based Justice Initiative
- Justice Services – Youth Reintegration
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