Tsilhqot'in Justice Program

Mission Statement

It is our mission to strenghten and preserve our Nations through teaching and practicing our traditional values on our land, with our resources for our people.

We serve the following communities:

The Justice Program offers the following services:

1. Crime Prevention

1. Summer Culture camps 6-12 years old.
2. School programs - Bully Beware and CHOICES for Youth.
3. Aboriginal Perceptions Training for RCMP, Community organizations & corrections.

2. Adult & Youth CASE Aid

1. Probation referrals
2. Community work service
3. Alternative measures
4. Advocacy

3. Restorative Justice

1. Community training
2. RCMP, Community referrals
3. Peacemaking circles in communities
4. Traditional Justice practices
5. Tsilhqot'in Justice Committee Reps
6. Conflict resolution circles

4. Health Program

5. Community Peacemaking Circles

1. Victim and offender mediation circles
2. Referrals from RCMP
3. Tsilhqot'in Justice Program staff take referral
4. Meet with victim(s)/offender(s)
5. Arrange meeting place in community
6. Facilitate/co-facilitate conflict