The Community Legal Education Association (“CLEA”) provides legal information to Manitobans that helps them understand and navigate their legal situation. With its Law Phone-In and Lawyer Referral Program, callers can access legal information and advice from staff lawyers, and if appropriate, referrals to law-related agencies and a separate referral to a lawyer on the Lawyer Referral Panel. Additionally, CLEA provides presentations, workshops, and plain language publications on various legal matters.
The John Howard Society of Manitoba (“John Howard Society”) works primarily with men, both in institutions and in the community, and helps them address the root causes of crime through supportive education. The John Howard Society offers programs around literacy, bail assessment, supervision and provide parenting and anger management classes.
Welcome Place provides a broad and holistic range of settlement services to refugee claimants, privately sponsored refugees, government assisted refugees, immigrants, and their families. Such services include, but are not limited to, assistance with developing an individualized settlement plan, obtaining identification and notarizing documents, making a refugee claim from inside Canada and preparing for immigration hearings, and finding temporary accommodation.
The Metis Justice Institute (“MJI”) is tasked with developing and maintaining a full range of justice services and programs to meet the needs of the Red River Metis. The MJI’s programs include the Red River Métis Community Justice Centre Justice Navigation Program, the Red River Métis Court Work Program, the Red River Métis Justice Support Program, the Red River Métis Family Support Project, and the Métis Community Justice Program.
The Native Clan Organization (“NCO”) supports Indigenous peoples navigating the justice system. The NCO focuses on healing, cultural support, and connection. Programming includes supportive housing and assistance with finding affordable and safe housing, assistance with reducing gang involvement, and other forms of community support and advocacy.
Candace House offers a safe and home-like refuge for victims and survivors of violent crimes, as well as the loved ones of victims and survivors, while they navigate the court process. Candace House’s services include victim and survivor support services, relevant resources and referrals, and educational workshops.
At the referral of the judiciary, Crowns, the local RCMP, band constables, and other entities, Ochekwiwanasowewin Restorative Justice Program works with victims and offenders on reserve in Fisher River Cree Nation to provide quality, confidential, and restorative justice and mediation services. The program is assisted by community members and elders. The program operates as an alternative to, or alongside, the formal court process.
Holistic Ongoing Opportunities Development-Facilitation and Management Services (“HoodFams”) aims to support newcomer youth who are at-risk of being involved with or are currently involved with the justice systema and gangs. With education and mentorship, HoodFams develops an individualized transition plan for participants and helps them identify support systems.