Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Indigenous Courtwork Program

Indigenous Courtworkers: assist Indigenous adults and youth charged with a criminal offense under the Criminal Code of Canada; separating couples; and parents involved in child welfare matters to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts.

• Criminal Courtworkers: guide Indigenous adults and youth charged with a criminal offense to navigate the court process. The program assists accused offenders to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts through the guidance of a Courtworker.
• Family Courtworkers: assist Indigenous youth involved in the criminal justice system, separating couples involved in family court, and Indigenous families dealing with child welfare matters to navigate the court process.
• Combined Courtworkers do both the work of a Criminal and Family Courtworker and is directed by the needs of the community.

Call (807) 223-4180, or use the website.

Phone

(807) 223-4180

Website

https://ofifc.org/program/indigenous-courtwork-program/