Community Accountability Programs Information ... - Ministry of Justice

Volunteer orientationand trainingProgram policies andproceduresProgram evaluation planDescribe the training you provide or intend to provide foryour volunteers. Include the following:• Orientation materials you have developed• Training curriculum• Information on how and when you provide volunteerswith training and whether you require a time commitmentfrom volunteers before you train them• List of any ministry (or other) training materials andresources you are using. If necessary, contact CommunityPrograms Division for information. (See page 4 for contactinformation.)• Information on any assessment or performance reviewprocesses you may haveInclude a brief description of any policies and procedures youhave developed regarding the following issues:• Confidentiality• Support for victims• Criminal record and reference checks for volunteers• Records management• Handling complaints and critical incidents• Liability• Volunteer appreciationDescribe how you will monitor and evaluate your program.Include the following:• Key evaluation questions• List of the data you intend to collect• How you will collect and document this data• How this information will be shared with your committeeand other stakeholdersMore information on program evaluation is provided onpage 51.Applying for financial assistanceThe Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General offers financial supportfor the development of Community Accountability Programs. Start-upfunding of up to $5,000 is available as a one-time grant for programdevelopment. Established programs that meet the criteria for ongoingfunding (see below) may qualify for an ongoing, annual financial grant of upto $2,500 in following years. Funds granted to communities will be subjectto normal audit and accountability processes.Getting Started 49