Youth Access to Justice (Youth Access to Justice and Technology Grant)
Ryerson's Legal Innovation Zone, in collaboration with the Foundation, will convene a diverse group of youth, stakeholders, professionals, and community members, to participate in design-thinking processes to identify barriers to youth access to justice. The group will work together to develop solutions that engage technology strategically to improve access to youth justice.
$ 50,000
November 14, 2016
Supporting the human rights of migrant sex workers in Toronto: access to legal services and justice
The CCNC (Toronto) will develop and deliver training to enable front-line workers and other trusted intermediaries who come into contact with migrant sex workers to be more effective in supporting these individuals with their legal needs.
$ 49,930
November 14, 2016
Learning the Law: Legal information training for front line community workers in Peel & surrounding areas
The Peel Multicultural Council will provide training on human rights law and the Ontario Disability Support Program to over 240 settlement and community workers serving the needs of newcomers in the Peel Region and surrounding areas.
$ 44,546
November 14, 2016
Navigating Human Rights and the Law for Transgender People in Simcoe Muskoka
The Gilbert Centre will develop and deliver legal information and system navigation training for front line workers and community leaders with respect to people who are transgender.
$ 33,100
November 14, 2016
Dare to Dream
Level will hire a national program director for its ongoing "Dare to Dream" program. Through interactive justice education workshops and mentorship activities, Indigenous youth learn about the Canadian justice system, as well as the importance of incorporating Indigenous practices into criminal justice proceedings.
$ 60,000
October 24, 2016
Mock Refugee Hearing Program
Matthew House will expand its Mock Refugee Hearing Program, which provides simulated or "mock" refugee hearings as a means of effectively preparing refugee claimants for their hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). The program provides an opportunity for refugees to be prepared for their hearing, as well as offering law students a chance to gain invaluable training and insight into the refugee determination process in Canada.
$ 100,000
October 24, 2016
Access fasdjustice.ca
This project will increase the reach, scope and accessibility of the website www.fasdjustice.ca, a go-to web resource for information on FASD and the justice system. Project activities will include a visual overhaul of the site, content development, case law updates, implementation of a social media strategy, and training delivery, to ensure that the site is reliable and current tool.
$ 89,250
October 24, 2016
Program Activities 2017-18
LAWS is a partnership between the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, and the Toronto District School Board that delivers a law and justice-themed academic and extra-curricular high school program designed to teach students about law and justice, support them to graduate from high school, access post-secondary education, and consider a justice sector or legal profession career.
$ 100,000
October 24, 2016
Connections for Youth with FASD
Youth Now Canada will pilot a program to provide youth in the Cornwall area afflicted with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) information and hands-on support in dealing with their legal issues.
$ 60,000
October 24, 2016
Parole Information for the Incarcerated and their Families
Canadian Families and Corrections Network will develop a resource explaining the parole process for those who are incarcerated and those who support them.
$ 24,350
October 24, 2016
