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Community Accountability Programs Information ... - Ministry of Justice

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Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative <strong>Justice</strong> ServicesContact <strong>Information</strong>Barry Warhaft1607 East Hastings StreetVancouver, BCV5L 1S7Phone: (604) 251-7200Fax: (604) 251-7201E-mail: vatjs@vafcs.orgProgram <strong>Information</strong>Structure <strong>of</strong> program: Non-pr<strong>of</strong>itTarget Group:Adult <strong>of</strong>fenders (young <strong>of</strong>fender program in development)Goals and Objectives: To provide aboriginal people who come into contact with the lawand the people affected by their actions with a safe, supportive,and culturally appropriate process that leads to healing and overallwellness.Program Model:<strong>Community</strong> Council ForumReferral Source(s): Provincial and Federal CrownSupport/ Funding: Federal and Provincial governmentStaffing Structure: 1 Program Director, 2 Coordinators, 1 Administrative AssistantVolunteers Involved: 30Years in Operation: Over 2Partners Involved: Various community services and organization as referral sources.Training:Indicators <strong>of</strong> Success:Challenges/ Obstacles:Resources Available:In-house and contractReduced recidivism; <strong>of</strong>fender and victim satisfaction andperception <strong>of</strong> fairness; community involvement.Funding; program awareness; referral type and rate.Small library.

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