The Gladue Services Program (Writer and Aftercare) - Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

Are you Indigenous, charged with an offence, and looking at being sentenced to jail for your crime?

The Gladue Writer prepares Gladue Reports for an Indigenous accused person that assist the courts with an understanding of the individual’s history, education, life experiences, successes, challenges, cultural connections, etc., and the circumstances that brought the accused before the courts. At sentencing the presiding Judge is to consider alternatives to custody, recommendations presented in the report and a sentence that is reasonable in the circumstances and that is consistent with the harm done to victims and/or community.

The Gladue Aftercare Caseworker provides the accused with supportive services and access to cultural activities and programing during the preparation of a Gladue Report while waiting for sentencing. Should a term of custody be imposed that Gladue Aftercare Caseworker will maintain ongoing contact during and following the term of incarceration.

Criteria:

Identify as Indigenous, Metis or Inuit
Have entered a plea of guilt to an offence
Resident of Thunder Bay
facing a term of incarceration of six months or more upon sentencing.

Referrals are generally received from Defence Counsel

For more information or to access the program contact the Gladue Services at:

807 345-5840 ext 9080 or 9082 or cell 807 631 – 3590 or 807 631 – 5004

Request a Gladue Report:

A MINIMUM OF 30-60 DAYS IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE A GLADUE REPORT.

PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO:
THUNDER BAY INDIGENOUS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE (807) 285-0917

The Gladue Service Writer will acknowledge receipt of completed requests within 2-3 business days. If you do not receive notice of receipt please follow up by phone or email. The Gladue Service Program reserves the right to determine eligibility criteria. For more information please contact: Gladue Services Writer at (807) 345-5840 ext. 9080

GLADUE REPORT REQUEST CRITERIA
- TBIFC Gladue Services will only consider preparing a Gladue Report after a client has pled guilty or was found guilty after trial.
- A Gladue Report will only be prepared after the Crown’s initial position on sentence is known.
- A Gladue Report will only be completed for those clients where Thunder Bay is their primary residence.
- A Gladue Report will only be prepared for clients who have consented.
- TBIFC Gladue Services will give priority for Gladue reports to those clients that are facing six months or more in custody. Priority will be given to Indigenous women.
- Upon receipt of the request for Gladue Report and if the TBIFC has approved a request for the completion of a Gladue Report, it cannot be assumed the report will be available on the date agreed upon.
- Gladue Reports are produced in accordance with the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in R. v Gladue (1999), specifically pertaining to the interpretation of section 718.2(e) of the Criminal Code, which directs the courts to consider the background and systemic factors of Indigenous offenders and alternative sanctions to imprisonment.
First Name
Today's Date
Name of Client
Date of Birth
Address
Phone
Alternate Contact Number
Email
Client’s First Nation community/band if applicable
Is client in custody?
- Yes
- No
If yes, where?
Court
Sentencing Judge
Defence Counsel Name
Phone
Email
Charge(s)
Crown
Crown Position
Date Report Requested For
Remand Date
Client consents that Gladue Writer will speak with and obtain information or documentation from Crown and Defense Counsel
- Yes
- No
Was the Client explained what is involved in a Gladue report?
- Yes
- No
Form Completed by
Attach File(s)
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Accepted file types: pdf, docx, txt.
All completed referral forms require an attached Synopsis, Crown Screening form and CPIC.
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Gladue Report Documents

Gladue Report Request Form

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