Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI) for Racialized Youth

PLEI for racialized communities is a new, interactive, culturally relevant and responsive program designed for youth who identify as African, Caribbean, Black (ACB), or Indigenous, ages 14–29, living primarily in urban areas across Ontario.

Using scenarios, games and experiential activities, these programs use a collaborative, interactive, dialogue-based approach. Over 8-9 workshops, PLEI programs inform racialized youth about their legal rights, legal life skills and how to access information and support that would assist them in navigating a range of legal issues.

Program goals:

• Build knowledge and awareness of legal rights and how the legal system operates;
• Develop and practice the legal life skills (communication, advocacy etc.) that can be used to navigate legal problems;
• Introduce youth to reliable sources of public legal information and the legal and community-based supports available;
• Make connections between youth and justice sector professionals to build respect, empathy, and understanding.

This approach ensures that youth are not only informed but also empowered to confidently engage with the legal system and access the support they need.

Public Legal Education and Information (PLEI) for Racialized Youth is currently being  piloted with community partners in urban areas across the province with funding from Department of Justice Canada’s Justice Partnerships and Innovation Program (JPIP).

If you are interested in offering this program to your youth group, contact us via our online form or by email at programs@ojen.ca.