Our Justice Programs Include: Indigenous Courtwork Program (ICWP), Criminal Courtworkers, Family Courtworkers, and the Indigenous Community Justice Program (ICJP). Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Indigenous justice systems are based on a holistic philosophy. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, October (1994). The Indigenous Women’s Health Program at Tewa Women United utilizes an intersectional approach to Reproductive Justice. The Indigenous Justice Program supports young Aboriginal men and woman aged 14-18 who are at risk of engaging in the justice system. The program is based on Indigenous concepts of justice and traditional teachings, these provide a meaningful alternative to the mainstream criminal justice system. Here are some suggested programs for further reference, organized alphabetically. While they include international programs, they are strongest in resources for the First Nations of Canada and the United States. IJP has been developed to assist Indigenous young people reduce reoffending behaviours, connect with their culture and engage positively in their community. Indigenous Community Justice Program The ICJP is a program offered at the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre. Urban Programming For Indigenous People. In this 11-month Certificate program, learners prepare for an exciting career in the justice sector by increasing their knowledge about the structures and processes in the Canadian justice system. The Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse encourages the sharing of information about programs and projects that are having success to reduce Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system and keep communities safe. Law is a way of life, and justice is a part of the life process. ... Brazemore and Umbreit, ''Balanced and Restorative Justice: Program Summary.'' The challenges and issues that affect Indigenous people are also examined through a critical thinking lens with an emphasis on decolonization. Indigenous Justice Centre Nicola Valley Indigenous Court Program After approximately 2 years of planning, an Indigenous Court (also known as a First Nations … The North Bay Aboriginal Community Justice Program will be administered from the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre and will work with Aboriginal offenders charged with a variety of criminal offences in an effort to address the root cause of a person’s criminal behaviour. The links are especially useful for the scholars, research specializations, and activists named within them. The Society operates four programs, the Nicola Valley Advocacy Centre, the Nicola Valley Restorative Justice Program, The Nicola Valley Indigenous Court Program and the Nicola Valley Indigenous Justice Centre. Check out our Career Opportunities. 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