Honoured to join Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre and MLA for the Battlefords Jeremy Cockrill to announce the expansion of the Drug Treatment Court Program to North Battleford as part of our governments $574 million investment in mental health an addiction services.
Drug Treatment Court offers a multi-phased program including transition, stabilization, and maintenance, that tracks and measures compliance.
These alternative therapeutic courts improve lives, communities, and families by promoting proactive and transformative change that gives individuals the skills they need to create a successful and sustainable future for themselves. Since the introduction of the Drug Treatment Courts, 140 individuals have completed the program.
📢 New research shows that medical-legal partnerships can make a difference!
Attendees of a Legal Clinic Program experienced significant improvements in their lives. After 6 months, food insecurity decreased & perceived health status improved.🤝🏥💙 #BrighterWorld
To #EmbraceEquity means believing we don't all start from the same place so treating everyone the same isn't fair. #IWD2023#EmbraceEquity pose is a symbol of unity, forging change for #women worldwide 👉🏽https://t.co/yvAXmQnnxd (Artwork: S. Chong Malaysia) #InternationalWomensDay
October 2 is International Wrongful Conviction Day. Launched in 2014 to raise awareness of the causes & remedies of wrongful conviction & to recognize the tremendous personal, social, and emotional costs of wrongful convictions. Learn more here https://t.co/RW4GozZK5U
@MikeDNolin Thank you for the work you do on behalf of Legal Aid. TRC call to action 80 called for a federally recognized holiday, which was achieved. An incredible number of events yesterday to participate in. Many of our staff were in Court on scheduled matters. Duty counsel provided.
@kahnasatake@OsgoodeNews Congratulations Kim, what an achievement to add to your list of achievements - playing double and triple duty to keep moving society forward toward reconciliation.
STC Wellness Centre Opens Today at 8 pm!
The Wellness Centre passed all inspections and is safe for everyone!
“The Wellness Centre is an Indigenous-led solution for everyone who needs it. STC is proud to lead by example and help our community.” - Tribal Chief Arcand
Law school does not adequately prepare lawyers for dealing with traumatized clients. In this @CBCNews article, Métis lawyer Myrna McCallum explains why the justice system needs more trauma-informed training: https://t.co/YC7u9ZCQ3g.
I’ve been appointed by @LegalAidOntario to lead a review of its structure to better serve Indigenous peoples 😊 Any feedback/comments/questions? Send me PM or email me at [email protected] or my RA @KristenJeavons at [email protected] https://t.co/XhKAhbXdSF
"Duty Counsel are the secret super heroes of the justice system" Deanna Harris, Duty Counsel and Legal Director, Legal Aid Saskatchewan #knowyourdutycounsel
#knowyourdutycounsel Thank you to Minister Wyant and Chief Judge Metivier for their acknowledgment of the important work that the duty counsel does for the residents of Saskatchewan
Minister Wyant: https://t.co/Wou43esJq2
Chief Judge Metivier: https://t.co/SMmV3Qrk7y
Chief Justice Wagner addresses the audience and acknowledges the importance of duty counsel in the justice system stating "duty counsel are creative and resourceful" doing work that is "professionally and emotionally demanding" #knowyourdutycounsel
"Year after year, I see junior associates stumble into the same practice pitfalls," writes @danwaldman222. "All of these lawyers are smart and hard-working. But they struggle to transition out of a student mindset."
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Legal professionals must always work to ensure the public has confidence in the system and that people understand their legal rights and see their experiences reflected throughout the justice system. Learn more about #A2JWeek in my latest blog: https://t.co/NzzHg6gMVY
A proclamation has been signed by the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, proclaiming October 27, 2021 as National Duty Counsel Day in the Province of NS recognizing the importance of Duty Counsel. @NS_Justice@dutycounselday@CourtsNS_News@nsfamilylaw
Duty Counsel Day is October 27th. National, virtual events are planned to mark Duty Counsel Day. To find out more or to register for the nationwide online event, visit: https://t.co/cTeYi9xffz.
https://t.co/ypIls7Pps6 Duty counsel services are essential to #A2J Legal Aid Saskatchewan lawyers help clients navigate the Justice system every day. This essential triage helps courts operate efficiently and helps clients make sense of a complex system #knowdutycounsel