Every resource here is free to download, share and adapt. Created by lawyers and advocates working alongside the Black community, these tools are designed to address anti-Black racism at every stage of the justice system.
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A structured framework for preparing Cultural Impact Assessments (CIAs) in criminal sentencing proceedings. It guides lawyers, social workers, and cultural consultants through documenting how systemic racism has shaped a Black accused person’s life, for use in court to support fair and proportionate sentences.
Everything you need to know before downloading, adapting, and using these tools.
Yes. Every resource here is free to download, share, and adapt for non-commercial use. They were created by lawyers and advocates working alongside the Black community, and they are meant to be used, not sold. Please credit Black Justice Hub if you reproduce or adapt them in your own materials.
The audience varies by resource. Some are written for defence lawyers and legal professionals (like the Bail Toolkit and Charter Challenge Templates). Others are written for advocates, community workers, law students, and community members directly affected by the justice system. Every card lists the intended audience so you can filter for what fits your role.
It depends on the tool. Frameworks and toolkits are educational and can be read by anyone. Templates and legal precedents are drafting starting points — they should be reviewed, tailored, and filed by a lawyer or someone working under a lawyer’s supervision. Community members considering a court filing should always speak to a lawyer or legal clinic first.
No. Everything in this library is legal information, not legal advice. Templates and toolkits are supplementary reference tools. Legal professionals maintain sole responsibility for verifying that any content is accurate, current, and appropriate for their client’s situation.
Yes. Templates are designed to be adapted. Change names, facts, jurisdictions, and citations to match your matter. Do not file a template as-is without reviewing every paragraph. Case law and statutes evolve — always verify authorities are still good law before submitting anything to a court.
New resources are developed with input from lawyers, legal clinics, and community partners across Canada. When a gap in the resource library is identified, our team either drafts new content or partners with subject-matter experts to build it. If you or your organization has a resource you’d like to contribute, reach out through the Contact page.
