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Ininew Friendship Centre
Native Inmate Liaison Officer
- Description
- Ensures that Indigenous offenders in custody have access to correctional and community based programs and services which address their needs in a culturally appropriate manner
- Provides advocacy of behalf of inmate to institution staff and officials
- Advises inmate of programs and services available and assists in accessing the programs
- Facilitates individual and group counselling
- Provides translation and interpretive assistance as needed
- Offers assistance with discharge arrangements
- Provides guidance and assistance in maintaining and/or finding family and community support services after discharge
- Hours of Operation
- Mon0830 - 1600Tue0830 - 1600Wed0830 - 1600Thu0830 - 1600Fri0830 - 1600
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm - Eligibility
- Off-reserve Indigenous individuals 18 years of age and older involved with the Criminal Justice System
- Application Process
- Intake assessment required
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Completed intake assessment
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Legal Status
- (50) Non Profit
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- July 22, 2021
