Justice Committee
NCPEI has been involved in justice initiatives since the 1970’s. In 2016-2018 NCPEI was directed by resolutions and motions at its Annual General Assembly to provide justice programming and services to its community. The Justice Committee was established to bridge existing barriers and support for NCPEI
members involved in the criminal justice system on PEI. The NCPEI’s Justice Committee uses a restorative justice and wrap-around approach to providing programs, supports, and advocacy for all off-reserve Indigenous people in PEI.
The Justice Committee meets with Corrections Canada representatives to participate in the release planning process for Indigenous people requesting to be released in NCPEI’s Indigenous community. The Justice Committee assists with the cultural aspect of the release plan by identifying cultural programs/
services that would assist the individual in connecting or reconnecting to their cultural practices and teachings.
Through the Justice Committee, NCPEI collaborates and partners with Justice & Public Safety, John Howard Society, and other essential service providers to assist in case planning for off-reserve Indigenous people. Representatives from the Justice Committee also provide support to Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system through attending court hearings, providing cultural supports and referrals, and helping Indigenous people better understand the criminal justice system.
For more information, contact:
Justice Committee
Phone: (902) 629-1541
Email: courtworker@ncpei.com