TWO-YEAR FAMILY JUSTICE PILOT PROJECT ANNOUNCED

Saskatchewan Justice has established a two-year pilot project to provide more help to parents who are separated, divorced or living apart when it comes to arrangements for spending time with their children.

"Families coping with the aftermath of a separation or divorce have told us that access issues are a frequent source of conflict," Justice Minister Frank Quennell said. "While there are a number of support services in Saskatchewan for parents facing these issues, the pilot project will link those existing services more effectively."

Saskatchewan Justice provides Parenting after Separation and Divorce information sessions; services to assist parents in obtaining information about their situation; and fee-for-service mediation to assist parties in resolving conflict. "These types of services play a key role in supporting parents in conflict," Quennell said.

Through the pilot project, parents who are separated or divorced receive assistance from a team of parenting, legal and conflict resolution professionals to establish open lines of communication so they can develop and maintain appropriate access arrangements for their children.

The pilot project will operate in Saskatoon and surrounding area. The pilot project is receiving funding of $280,000 over two years from the federal Child Centred Family Justice Fund.

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For More Information, Contact:

Debi McEwen Justice Regina Phone: (306) 787-6043