Tungasuvvingat Inuit - Pisiksik Justice Department

Support for Inuit clients in contact with the criminal justice system, those at high risk of entering the system, or have previously had contact with the system

• amalgamation between direct service delivery, diversion, client-tailored services and programs, and advocacy towards policy changes

Restorative Justice Program (RJ)

• approach to justice in which the response to a crime is to organize a conference between the victim and the offender, and sometimes with representatives of a wider community as well. The goal is to negotiate for a resolution to the satisfaction of all participants involved
• uses Inuit customs and practices

Gladue Program

• help with exercising Gladue rights: when the offender and lawyer inform the courts of the offender's Gladue rights, the presiding judge must consider all options other than incarceration, that all internal and external factors are considered when their sentencing or bail is being determined
• access to culturally relevant and culturally appropriate programs, services and resources to realize their healing and wellness plan
• writers will draft Gladue reports for Inuit clients who need to acquire it as a part of the proceeding of being found guilty or have pleaded guilty with a criminal offense
• multiple meetings with the clients, close communications with lawyers and social workers if they've been assigned with one

282 Dupuis St
Ottawa, ON K1L 7H9
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