Aboriginal Courtwork Program, Formative Evaluation

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Aboriginal Courtwork Program – Logic Model in Performance Measurement Guide

ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY 1: SERVICES

SUB-ACTIVITY 1.1: OUT OF COURT SERVICES

• Conducting client intakes (interviews, assessments, documentation)
• Assisting clients in receiving appropriate care, particularly those in custody
• Preparing cases , including documentation, statistics, court briefs and reports
• Providing information on nature of charge, rights, court procedures, roles and responsibilities, alternative / restorative justice options, and sentence
• Assisting in accessing and interpreting documented information and forms for Clients
• Assist in co-coordinating and preparing applications for bail for Clients
• Providing information to “Clients' sureties”
• Facilitating linkages with translation / interpreter services
• Providing information to Clients on disposition or directions given by court
• Providing general information and / or assistance to Aboriginal victims of crime (where no conflict of interest exists)
• Following-up with criminal justice personnel regarding outcome of case, status of accused / monitoring
• Following-up with client or service agencies regarding services provided (time and opportunity permitting)
• Learning more about the Aboriginal accused and his / her circumstances
• Assisting in the dialogue between the accused, court officials, judiciary and others
• Providing non-therapeutic counselling and emotional support

SUB ACTIVITY 1.2: REFERRALS

• Finding out about available resources, support and contacts for Clients
• Making appropriate referrals to non-Clients seeking services
• Explaining what resources and support are available to Clients and who to contact
• Making referrals to Legal Counsel and Bail Programs to Clients
• Assist Clients in accessing resources and support available

SUB ACTIVITY 1. 3: IN COURT SERVICES

• Assisting Clients to appear before the Court
• Attending court
• Providing in-court support to Clients and Court Officials
• Providing information about relevant legal procedure to Clients, Court Officials and the Judiciary
• Acting as a “friend of the court” to provide information to the court on community resources available and sentencing options
• Providing cultural interpretation
• Negotiating with Crown Counsel on behalf of unrepresented clients
• Speaking to adjournment / remand, (and in some jurisdictions), sentence applications, reviews and bail applications

SUB ACTIVITY 1. 4: ALTERNATIVE / RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES

Facilitate use of (and in some jurisdictions) participate in alternative / restorative justice services, including ADR

ACTIVITY 2: CAPACITY BUILDING

SUB ACTIVITY 2.1. 4PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY

• Participating in Justice inter-agency and community-based committees
• Identifying gaps, needs, successes and learning in Aboriginal justice initiatives
• Establishing networks and partnerships with community and Justice system organizations
• Supporting community development initiatives (justice, social, health)
• Conducting or contributing to research on systemic issues impacting Aboriginal accused
• Participating in national, provincial and community dialogues on Aboriginal Justice policies and issues affecting Aboriginal people before the Court
• Advocating for enhanced legislation, policies, services and processes for Aboriginal people before the Court

SUB ACTIVITY 2.2. EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Providing training for courtworkers
• Providing presentations and workshops and training to other people involved in criminal justice system and alternative justice processes, including student placement and career days
• Promoting understanding, within the Aboriginal community, of the existing criminal justice system and alternative justice processes
• Providing public education (public presentations, explaining goals of program)

OUTPUTS

Outputs for Activity 1:

• Services
• Referrals

Outputs for Activity 2:

Information / contacts

IMMEDIATE OUTCOMES

• Immediate Outcome 1. Activity 1 and output 1: Increased understanding of rights, obligations, court processes, roles and responsibilities, cultural considerations and other factors by Aboriginal Accused, Court Officials and the Judiciary
• Immediate Outcome 2.Activity 1 and output 2: Increased awareness about legal and social resources available by Aboriginal Accused, Court Officials and the Judiciary
• Immediate Outcome 3. Activity 2 and output 3: Increased linkages between communities, organizations and individuals and the justice system (formal and informal)

INTERMEDIATE OUTCOMES

• Intermediate outcome 1.Activity1, output 1 and 2, and immediate outcomes 1 and 2: Increased consideration of relevant factors (cultural and other) by Court Officials and the Judiciary
• Intermediate outcome 2.Activity2, output 2, and immediate outcome 3: Enhanced legislation, policies, services and processes affecting Aboriginal people before the court.

FINAL OUTCOME

Intermediate outcomes 1 and 2: Aboriginal Accused receive fair, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment by the criminal justice system

REACH

CLIENTS:

Aboriginal Accused

OTHERS:

• Families of Aboriginal Accused
• Co-Accused
• Aboriginal Victims
• Aboriginal Witnesses
• “Sureties”
• Court Officials (Legal Aid, Defence Counsel, Crown Counsel, Clerks / Judicial Assistants)
• Judiciary (Judges and Justices of the Peace)
• Law Enforcement (Police / RCMP / Tribal Police, Sheriffs, Fisheries and Conservation Peace Officers), Agencies responsible for transport and / or custody of Aboriginal Accused, Parole / Probation Officers, )
• Aboriginal Community, including Aboriginal agencies and community justice initiatives
• Other Non-Aboriginal agencies, including Children and Family Services, treatment programs
• Law Enforcement and Judicial Complaint Agencies, Criminal Injuries Compensation Funds

PARTNERS:

• Justice Canada
• Provincial governments
• Service Delivery Agencies

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