Community-Based Justice Programs - Northwest Territories

Community Justice Program

Recipient: Government of the Northwest Territories

The goals of the Community Justice Program are to increase the capacity of the Aboriginal communities to administer justice, to support victims of crime so that they can play a meaningful role in the justice system, to ensure access to justice for all residents, and to promote safe communities.

The Program enables Aboriginal communities to play a greater role in the local administration of justice by providing timely and effective alternatives to the mainstream justice process where appropriate. These include crime prevention activities, community justice committees, victim support services, and training and assistance.