Supporting community safety, accountability, and healing
Tla’amin Nation’s Justice Program supports members through the justice system while creating space for community-based approaches to accountability and healing.
The program incorporates the Tla’amin Community Justice Circle into diversion, probation support, and alternative measures. We work alongside justice partners to support individuals and strengthen community wellbeing.
What We Do
- Diversion and alternative measures
We support options outside of court where appropriate, using community-based approaches to address harm and support accountability. - Restorative and peacemaking processes
We facilitate justice circles, peacemaking circles, and family group conferences that focus on repairing harm and supporting individuals and families. - Probation and bail support
We provide monitoring and support to help individuals meet conditions and stay on track. - Community work service coordination
We help coordinate meaningful community work as part of justice outcomes. - Culturally relevant planning
We work with individuals to develop plans that support healing, responsibility, and next steps.
Adult Program
Justice Services for adults may include:
- Bail and probation monitoring
- Pre- and post-charge diversion
- Alternative measures programming
- Restorative justice circles
- Community work service coordination
- Individual support plans
Youth Program
The youth program focuses on early support, prevention, and intervention.
Services include:
- Family group conferences
- Restorative justice and peacemaking circles
- Support for youth and families navigating challenges
- Coordination with Youth Probation (Ministry of Children and Family Development)
We work closely with families to address issues early and support positive outcomes for youth.
Criminal and Family Court Support
We work alongside the Native Courtworkers and Counselling Society of BC to help Tla’amin members navigate the court system.
Support may include:
- Help with criminal and family court applications
- Legal aid applications
- Referrals to appropriate services
- Understanding court processes and orders
- Information about Gladue rights
- Attending court with clients for support
Healthy Relationships Program
The Healthy Relationships Program supports individuals and families to address domestic violence and child safety, with a focus on approaches that reflect the realities of Indigenous communities.
The program is built on:
- Cultural teachings and practices
- Flexible delivery, with participation from one or both parents, on a voluntary basis
- Honest discussions about historical and intergenerational impacts, including residential schools and the 60s Scoop
- Active participation and group discussion, supporting different learning styles
- A foundation of mutual respect, with facilitators working alongside participants in their path forward
Who Our Services For
- Tla’amin members involved in the justice system
- Individuals seeking alternatives to court processes
- Youth and families needing support
- Community members looking for guidance or referrals
How to Access Services
You can contact the Justice Program directly or be referred through:
- Courts or probation services
- RCMP or other agencies
- Community programs or staff