CE-106 conventionDeclaration detailLevel http://ica-atom.org/doc/RS-2#5.4 Quotes copied from these websites: * nccabc.ca/about-us/ * nccabc.ca/about-us/governance/ * nccabc.ca/about-us/mission-values/ corporateBody Native Court worker and Counselling Association of British Columbia conventionDeclaration Vancouver, British Columbia Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal services, as well as information and advice concerning rights, responsibilities, and options. Also provides advocacy and liaises with justice personnel to help overcome communication barriers through information that increases understanding of the perspective of the Aboriginal accused. Offers court accompaniment, and can interpret the court process and provide translators. Advises about alternative justice processes and community-based justice initiatives if available, and provides referral to other community services to address underlying issues. Youth court services assist in developing diversion programs, explaining charges, and court preparation. Also offers counselling and referrals to victims of crime. Native Courtworkers facilitate access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people in conflict with the law who are involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. Services include referral to legal services, as well as information and advice concerning rights, responsibilities, and options. Also provides advocacy and liaises with justice personnel to help overcome communication barriers through information that increases understanding of the perspective of the Aboriginal accused. Offers court accompaniment, and can interpret the court process and provide translators. Advises about alternative justice processes and community-based justice initiatives if available, and provides referral to other community services to address underlying issues. Youth court services assist in developing diversion programs, explaining charges, and court preparation. Also offers counselling and referrals to victims of crime.

The people overseeing all of our programming are qualified Directors who are community-elected in thirteen regions throughout the province. They serve three year terms on the Board of Directors. Our Board functions primarily as a “policy board” and operates with two main committees: an executive committee, which is responsible for providing direction, and the finance committee, which monitors the financial health of the association and provides recommendations to the executive committee and other committees as set by the Board. Our Executive Director is responsible for the operations of the association and its activities.

Native Court worker and Counselling Association of British Columbia submitted an item to the Royal Commission of Aboriginal Peoples.

Submission from the Native Court worker and Counselling Association of B.C. 1990-01-01 2000-12-31

1990-2000