African Canadian Legal Clinic

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Record #: MET3094 Last Full Update: 09 Sep 2016
Memos and Bulletins
Public Comments No direct legal services to individuals except in relation to test cases
Contact Information
Office Phone 416-214-4747
Toll Free Phone 1-888-377-0033
Fax 416-214-4748
Website www.aclc.net
Site Information
Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map
250 Dundas St W, Ste 402
Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5
 
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Intersection University Ave and Dundas St W
Physical Access Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator
Agency and Service Names
Alternate Name ACLC ; ACYJP ; African Canadian Youth Justice Program ; African Legal Clinic ; Youth Justice Program
Agency Information
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Primary Executive Margaret Parsons, Executive Director
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) Test case litigation clinic focusing on systemic racial discrimination * public education * individual, community and government consultation * no direct legal services to individuals except in relation to test cases * funded by Legal Aid Ontario

African Canadian Youth Justice Program (youth 12-17)/African Canadian Justice Program (adults) -- African Canadians involved in the criminal justice system, * racially and culturally appropriate services and referrals * court liaison * personal support * reintegration services * Youth Justice Court Workers at 4 courts: Toronto (Jarvis St), Scarborough (Eglinton Ave E), North York (Finch Ave W), Brampton (Hurontario St) * social workers in some Toronto Community Housing locations
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * switchboard closed Tue, Thu 12 noon-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
Boundaries Ontario
Application By appointment only
Languages English ; Somali
Fees None
Categories and Classification
Service Categories Community Legal Clinics ; Court Orientation of Offenders ~ Young Adults ~ Black Community ; Discrimination Assistance ~ Black Community ; Ex-Offender Reentry Programs ~ Young Adults ~ Black Community ; Judicial Advocacy ~ Cultural/Racial Issues ; Legal Issues Education/Information ~ Cultural/Racial Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Black Community ~ Young Offenders

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