Court Program

 

The court program consists of a specialized court housing a cross disciplinary team (called the Court Team) composed of police, specialized crown, probation, legal aid, the defence bar and HomeFront court caseworkers.  They case conference daily on each file appearing before the court, with the goal of ensuring the court is aware of and has timely access to information and circumstances surrounding the criminal case before them.  This allows the court to make informed and appropriate decisions designed to mitigate the possibility of future abuse and violence.

 

Court Program Process

 

Domestic Court Caseworkers

 

 

Specialized Domestic Violence First Appearance (Docket) and Trial Courts

 

 

Pre-Court Conference - Docket & Trial Court Teams

 

 

Specialized Crown Prosecutors/ Public Assistance Unit

 

 

The Domestic Conflict Unit, Probation, and Legal Aid

 

                       

 
"HomeFront provides a rare combination of wrap around victim support, offender treatment and integrated systems in a combination not seen in other specialized courts nationally, or internationally."
  -Robbie Babins-Wagner, CEO, Calgary Counselling Centre.