Canada funds Indigenous-led program in BC to divert Indigenous individuals from the justice system through healing.

The BC First Nations Justice Council received five years of funding from Public Safety Canada to launch a pre-charge diversion program in Prince George, BC. This program aims to divert Indigenous individuals from the justice system and provide healing and support through traditional methods and social work. It seeks to address issues like mental health and addiction, promoting culturally sensitive crime prevention and breaking cycles of reoffending.

November 14, 2024
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