Heather Loudon Email and Phone Number

- Work with individuals who caused harm that have been diverted to T.I.’s restorative justice program• - -- Manage case files, documents, databases, and tracking client’s participation and progress- Connect clients to appropriate programming and resources that coincide with their healing plan- Network and collaborate with justice system partners and community service providers- Provide a safe conduit between clients and wronged parties to facilitate programming - Coordinate and… Show more - Work with individuals who caused harm that have been diverted to T.I.’s restorative justice program• - -- Manage case files, documents, databases, and tracking client’s participation and progress- Connect clients to appropriate programming and resources that coincide with their healing plan- Network and collaborate with justice system partners and community service providers- Provide a safe conduit between clients and wronged parties to facilitate programming - Coordinate and schedule conference sessions and increasing public awareness - Attend Indigenous Peoples Court and support clients when necessary - Volunteer at Tungasuvvingat Inuit’s food security program Show less

- Established rapport with individuals living on the street with a client-centred approach- Completed coordinated intakes and VI-SPDAT assessments- Connected clients to assessment team and provided case management until client obtains a housing worker- Collaborated with other services, such has AMHS, Street Health, and refer clients when appropriate - Built rapport with Indigenous organizations in Kingston and surrounding area - Provided clients with necessities to survive… Show more - Established rapport with individuals living on the street with a client-centred approach- Completed coordinated intakes and VI-SPDAT assessments- Connected clients to assessment team and provided case management until client obtains a housing worker- Collaborated with other services, such has AMHS, Street Health, and refer clients when appropriate - Built rapport with Indigenous organizations in Kingston and surrounding area - Provided clients with necessities to survive (blankets, tents, food, water, warm clothing, etc.) - Assisted with housing applications and steps required for applications, and help overcome barriers to safe housing Show less

- Assisted with the administration and management of various projects, such as Hub and Spoke, Indigenous Women’s Legal Needs Assessment, Webinar content development, and Gladue - Recommended and implemented best practices for the projects, as well as providing advice to the manager - Participated and set up meetings with community members and potential stakeholders - Collaborated and built rapport with various Indigenous organizations in remote locations within BC - Liaised… Show more - Assisted with the administration and management of various projects, such as Hub and Spoke, Indigenous Women’s Legal Needs Assessment, Webinar content development, and Gladue - Recommended and implemented best practices for the projects, as well as providing advice to the manager - Participated and set up meetings with community members and potential stakeholders - Collaborated and built rapport with various Indigenous organizations in remote locations within BC - Liaised with lawyers and community groups across British Columbia - Studied statistics and developed demographics table and charts for the Vice President of Indigenous Services - Prepared memoranda/briefing notes for each meeting and sent to management when requested - Reviewed publications and recommended amendments when necessary - Enhanced knowledge on Excel, Outlook, Zoom and Teams Show less

- Created monthly calendar, programs, and facilitated programming to women in the community - Ensured to include Indigenous programming weekly, including full moon ceremonies, and crafts - Interviewed and supervised students on various tasks and when they provided programming, and organized meetings with their teachers and/or professors - Researched and wrote grant proposals for potential funding, including funding for Indigenous programming - Performed outreach to multiple… Show more - Created monthly calendar, programs, and facilitated programming to women in the community - Ensured to include Indigenous programming weekly, including full moon ceremonies, and crafts - Interviewed and supervised students on various tasks and when they provided programming, and organized meetings with their teachers and/or professors - Researched and wrote grant proposals for potential funding, including funding for Indigenous programming - Performed outreach to multiple organizations to enhance services and referrals to programming- Provided court support to women in the community and encouraged them to attend programming - Built rapport with a diverse clientele that had complex needs, such as addictions, mental health, housing, on parole or probation, intergenerational trauma, etc. - Drove women living at the Joyce Detweiler House to and from their appointments - Developed two programs: Conflict Resolution and Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships- Member of the Anti-Human Trafficking Committee and Anti-Violence Committee Show less

- Conducted multiple interviews with Indigenous offenders who have requested a Gladue report - Researched client’s Indigenous background and included detailed history into the report, and added any relevant legislation and/or case law - Built rapport and trust with clients and referred them to community networks for support - Provided general information about the legal procedure and sentencing - Attended provincial or federal institutions when necessary, to complete… Show more - Conducted multiple interviews with Indigenous offenders who have requested a Gladue report - Researched client’s Indigenous background and included detailed history into the report, and added any relevant legislation and/or case law - Built rapport and trust with clients and referred them to community networks for support - Provided general information about the legal procedure and sentencing - Attended provincial or federal institutions when necessary, to complete in-person reports - Provided services at multiple locations, such as Quinte Detention Centre and Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre- Researched and learned about community agencies and resources in the area, including research on institutions that would best suit their needs, where the offender would reside if released, etc. - Submitted the completed report to the Judge, Crown, and Defense lawyer in a timely manner Show less

- Visited holding cells daily to determine offender’s readiness and needs for diversion or bail via intake, and recommended culturally appropriate programming or services to Indigenous offenders, such as domestic violence programs, treatment centres, etc. - Performed ongoing case management, maintained and organized records and files of clientele, as well as any paperwork they wanted to secure for their court process (e.g. disclosure, treatment certificates, etc.) - Resolved… Show more - Visited holding cells daily to determine offender’s readiness and needs for diversion or bail via intake, and recommended culturally appropriate programming or services to Indigenous offenders, such as domestic violence programs, treatment centres, etc. - Performed ongoing case management, maintained and organized records and files of clientele, as well as any paperwork they wanted to secure for their court process (e.g. disclosure, treatment certificates, etc.) - Resolved ongoing and last minute issues for offenders, duty counsel, or other courthouse staff- Appeared in court on behalf of clients, and/or provided emotional support through the process - Worked directly with clients each step of their rehabilitation process, including seeking proper treatment, transportation to and from treatment, and housing facilities post-treatment - Collaborated and liaised effectively with Crowns, duty counsel, lawyers, legal aid, judges, correctional staff, probation, John Howard Society, etc. throughout each day- Contacted family members when given permission to update them with the court proceedings and discuss potential treatment options, and as well for surety purposes - Developed Plan of Actions with clients being released on bail, as well as treatment facility applications and assessments, and presented them to the courts and duty counsel - Member of the Peel Indigenous Education Committee, where issues surrounding Indigenous peoples are discussed, as well as facilitated presentations with the president of the board that addressed systemic racism and issues Indigenous people face in the criminal justice system - Provided assistance with family law documents and communicated with the Indigenous family lawyer - Provided general legal information, including procedural legal information and status of applications Show less