Community and Restorative Justice

Community-Based Justice Programs – Quebec

This page summarizes various community-based justice programs offered in Quebec.

Source: Government of Canada; Justice Canada, Department of

Considering Restorative Responses to Repairing the Harms Implicit in Smuggling in the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation

This study examines, among others, the impact of cross-border activity and crime on the people who reside in Akwesasne and describes the current ‘restorative repertoire’ in the community.

Source: Government of Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Department of Justice

Develops a comprehensive community justice program for Akwesasne, based on traditional principles, that takes into account Mohawk culture and community heritage.

Source: Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

Justice for and by the Aboriginals

This page features highlights of the Report of the Advisory Committee on the Administration of Justice in Aboriginal Communities.

Source: Government of Quebec; Justice

La justice en milieu autochtone : vers une plus grande synergie

Features a report produced by a taskforce set up by the Court of Québec to identify the main problems and needs with regards to the administration of justice in Native communities.

Source: Government of Quebec; Justice

Naskapi Justice Healing Committee

Assists judges in sentencing matters, assist probation officers in the administration of probation orders, and to help with the reintegration of community members upon their release from prison.

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