Aboriginal Courtwork Program, Summative Evaluation
Description
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is no need and 5 is a major need, how much of a need is there for the ACW Program?
- ACWs: 4.9
- Justice Officials: 4.6
- DOJ/PTP: 4.9
- SDAs: 4.9
- Community Stakeholders: 4.9
Where 1 is not at all and 5 is very successful, how successful has the Program been in achieving these objectives?
- Other Stakeholders: 3.9
- SDAs: 4.3
- FPT Partners: 4.1
- Justice Officials: 3.9
- ACWs: 4.5
How satisfied were clients with the services provided by the courtworker?
- Very satisfied: 38%
- Satisfied: 52%
- Dissatisfied: 4%
- Very dissatisfied: 2%
Percent of clients who were knowledgable before and after speaking with a courtworker about:
| Other Resources? | Alternative Measures? | Lawyers? | Plea Options? | Legal Aid? | Court Process? | Charges? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before | 65% | 34% | 63% | 61% | 70% | 58% | 80% |
| After | 77% | 63% | 84% | 85% | 86% | 88% | 92% |
On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is no impact at all and 5 is a major impact, how much of an impact has the Program had in helping Aboriginal accused to make better informed decisions:
About pursuing alternative measures?
- Other Stakeholders 4.2
- PTP 4.3
- SDAs 3.8
- Justice Officials 3.8
- ACWs 3.9
Regarding their cases before the courts?
- Other Stakeholders 4.8
- PTP 4.2
- SDAs 4.4
- Justice Officials 4.0
- ACWs 4.4
Where 1 is not at all important and 5 is very important or satisfied, how important is the information provided by the ACWs and how satisfied are you with that information?
Importance Rating
- Other factors relevant to the case 4.4
- Cultural considerations 4.0
- Alternative/restorative justice initiatives 3.7
- Legal/social resources available in community 4.0
- Circumstances of accused 4.2
Satisfaction Rating
- Other factors relevant to the case 4.3
- Cultural considerations 4.2
- Alternative/restorative justice initiatives 3.9
- Legal/social resources available in community 4.3
- Circumstances of accused 4.4
Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree that:
ACWs provide valuable services to the court?
- Strongly agree 77%
- Somewhat agree 15%
- Neither agree nor disagree 3%
- Somewhat disagree 2%
- Strongly disagree 0%
ACWs help move the process along?
- Strongly agree 63%
- Somewhat agree 26%
- Neither agree nor disagree 4%
- Somewhat disagree 3%
- Strongly disagree 1%
ACWs are available when needed?
- Strongly agree 36%
- Somewhat agree 43%
- Neither agree nor disagree 15%
- Somewhat disagree 2%
- Strongly disagree 0%
ACWs are respectful and courteous?
- Strongly agree 83%
- Somewhat agree 12%
- Neither agree nor disagree 1%
- Somewhat disagree 2%
- Strongly disagree 0%
Did courtworkers help clients speak with justice officials and explain the information they received? (percent of yes responses)
Help them to talk to Justice Officials
- Lawyers 65%
- Judges 48%
- Court Personnel 53%
Help Explain Information
- Lawyers 67%
- Judges 58%
- Court Personnel 55%
Where 1 is no impact at all and 5 is a major impact, how much of an impact has the Program had in:
Increasing consideration of alternative measures?
- SDAs 3.4
- PTP 3.4
- Justice Officials 2.6
- ACWs 3.8
Increasing consideration of relevant court decisions?
- AJIs 4.1
- SDAs 2.9
- PTP 4
- Justice Officials 3.4
- ACWs 4
Increasing awareness of cultural traditions?
- AJIs 4.1
- SDAs 3.6
- PTP 4
- Justice Officials 3.6
- ACWs 3.8
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