New legal program aims to reduce barriers for racialized people in P.E.I.

Haley Ha, Justice Avenues program manager, said she is proud to take part in the program that helps racialized people navigate the justice system. – Contributed

CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Community Legal Information has opened a new first-of-its-kind legal program for racialized people in P.E.I.

The program, Justice Avenues, is funded by Justice Canada and aims to make legal advice and information more accessible.

The program offers legal information and publications in plain language, support on navigating the justice system, free legal advice for up to four hours from lawyers, access to legal clinics hosted by Justice Avenues and referrals to other community supports.

Ellen Mullally, executive director of Community Legal Information, said racialized people face additional barriers when interacting with the justice system.

“Justice Avenues offers help to reduce those barriers,” said Mullally.

The program was developed in partnership with BIPOC USHR, the Native Council of P.E.I. and the Immigration and Refugee Services Association, of which three serve as an advisory committee.

Justice Avenues can be reached by email at info@justiceavenues.ca or by calling 782-772-0957.

More information is available online at www.justiceavenues.ca.

Link: https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/news/local/new-legal-program-aims-to-reduce-barriers-for-racialized-people-in-pei-100868708/?fbclid=IwAR3F0A7xwdkeb59I85HJvHMTZacPYbLd_srP2P8mHzqHPQQVfOImTIfUTLA

New legal program aims to reduce barriers for racialized people in P.E.I.

New legal program aims to reduce barriers for racialized people in P.E.I.

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