Ontario Justice Education Network - OM for/pour Legalswipe

Ontario Justice Education Network - OM for/pour Legalswipe

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$137,200
Duration24 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack/Afro-diasporic/Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro-Latinx youth, Racialized youth (other than Black youth), Indigenous youth (i.e. First Nations, Métis or Inuit youth), Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living in rural or remote communities, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years
Description$137,200 over 24 months to offer legal education workshops and further develop a software application that is designed to help Aboriginal, racialized and newcomer youth and youth living in rural and remote communities learn about their legal rights during interactions with law enforcement. Funds will be used for staffing and workshop supplies.
Grant resultYouth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed