Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

Service: Court Worker Program

Record #: PET0273
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2024

Description

Description (Service)

The Aboriginal Court program supports and advocates for both youth and adult Aboriginal peoples involved in the justice system. This service is available to all self-identifying Aboriginal people.

The Aboriginal Court Worker provides advocacy and supportive services to Aboriginal people involved in the justice system, and assistance in understanding their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts.

  • Support Aboriginal people who are involved in the justice system
  • Help Aboriginal people to understand their rights, responsibilities, and options
  • Advocate for diversion
  • Cultural sensitivity: access to Elders and cultural programming
  • Guidance on court documentation
  • Referral services
  • Supports in both criminal and family courts
  • Assist in enhancing the awareness of the troubles Aboriginal peoples face within the justice system
  • Ensure Aboriginal people have access to the proper legal and justice-related services

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm (Mon, Wed, Thu at 59 King St ; Tue, Fri remotely)
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility 16 year(s) and up; All self-identifying Indigenous people
Application Contact for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
580 Cameron St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 3Z5
Physical Access Partially Accessible - East entrance is fully accessible * may require assistance with the West entrance door; Elevators, unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-775-0387
E-Mail admin@nogofc.ca
Website www.nogofc.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogoFC 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Nogojiwanong_FC
Primary Contact MaryJane Boyle, Indigenous Court Worker
Alternate Contact Ashley Safar, Executive Director; Phone: 705-775-0388 ext 231

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