New program to reduce number of Manitoba Indigenous youth in custody
Global News
A new program at Marymound Inc. aims to reduce the number of Indigenous youths involved in the Manitoba justice system.
A new program at Marymound Inc. in Manitoba aims to reduce the number of Indigenous youths involved in the justice system.
Zaagiwe Oshinawe Inaakonigewin, which translates to “Love (the) Youth (in) Justice,” is a youth justice program based on Indigenous healing principles. It will connect participants to their community, culture and Indigenous identity while working to prevent reoffences.
Participants will have wraparound support during their time in the justice system and as they transition out of custody.
“Ultimately that’s how young people who are involved in the justice system find success,” said Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, “not just by programming that happens within a closed custody or a correctional facility, but beyond that in their community.”
Marymound Inc. Executive Director Nancy Parker emphasizes that the program will look different for each individual. Participants will be able to access outside activities as well as Marymound’s treatment to best support their growth.
“It’s their voice, it’s strength-based, and it again allows a unique healing journey for each youth,” Parker said.
According to Statistics Canada, Indigenous youth made up 43 per cent of youth in custody in 2018, despite being only 8.8 per cent of all youth in Canada. The program aims to address this overrepresentation by looking at the root causes of crime, like trauma and addiction.
“Individual approaches are so, so critical,” said Parker. “There is no one fit, there is no one youth who is going to look like the next youth in their journey leading up to us.”
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