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    The Canadian Juries Commission is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to representing Canadians on Jury Duty and Coroner’s Inquests, improving Jury Duty, and providing supports to Canadians stemming from their jury service.

    We are dedicated to improving juror mental health.

    Use the navigation buttons below to learn more about Peer Support.

  • How do I access Peer Support?

    The Jury Duty Peer Support service is a pilot program being offered in British Columbia, and is currently not available to residents outside of the Province.

    Peer Support is only available to jurors after they have been fully discharged from jury duty.

    Peer Support is not available to jurors actively serving in court.

    Peer Support is available to former jurors in British Columbia, or having served on a Criminal or Civil Trial, or a Coroner’s Inquest while residing in the Province at the time.

  • What is Peer Support?

    Peer Support is not psychological therapy.

    Peer Support is emotional and practical support between two individuals who share a common experience.

    Our volunteer Peer Supporters are all former jurors who have lived through similar experiences and are trained to support other jurors after their jury service concludes.

    Peer Supporters provide support, listen, understanding, and offer hope.

  • Talking about jury duty

    Peer Supporters are not counselors or therapists.

    A juror cannot discuss trial deliberation details during peer support, decision-making, or the events that occurred during deliberation to reach a verdict.

    Jurors can discuss the emotional impact of jury duty, or personal issues that arose out of their service in court.

    All peer support sessions are free and confidential.

  • What is Peer Support?

    Peer Support is not psychological therapy.

    Peer Support is emotional and practical support between two individuals who share a common experience.

    Our volunteer Peer Supporters are all former jurors who have lived through similar experiences and are trained to support other jurors after their jury service concludes.

    Peer Supporters provide support, listen, understand the issues, and offer hope.

    Our Peer Supporters are certified according to the guidelines and practicum developed by Peer Support Canada, and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

    Peer Support Training provided by Habitus Collective UK.

    https://www.habituscollective.co.uk

  • B.C. Jury Duty Peer Support Program

    Jury duty is our civic duty and an important pillar of our justice system and our democracy.

    For many, jury duty is a very rewarding experience and an opportunity to serve our community and our country.

    For some, jury duty can be challenging and a difficult experience.

    Some jurors have reported difficulties adjusting to life after jury service.

    The B.C. Jury Duty Peer Support Program is an opportunity to support jurors and their mental health after their service is complete.

    Funding for the B.C. Jury Duty Peer Support Program provided by the Department of Justice Canada

  • Former Jurors Supporting Jurors

    Are you a former juror? Interested in supporting other jurors?

    Peer Support is a truly rewarding experience, and a means of supporting others in need.

    Register

Our Programs

  • Former Jurors Supporting Jurors

    Interested in becoming a Peer Supporter?

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  • Juror-centric Support Training for Sheriffs and Court Officers

    Coming soon.

 

About Us

The Canadian Juries Commission is a Not-For-Profit organization dedicated to representing Canadians on Jury Duty and Coroner's Inquests, improving Jury Duty, and providing supports to Canadians stemming from their jury service.

 
 

What People Are Saying

 

“I felt like I was isolating myself day after day. The feeling kept growing. I felt totally alone. I’m so happy The Canadian Juries Commission is here creating programs for jurors!”

— Former BC Juror

“I never felt so alone as I did when I was on jury duty. No one to talk to about the experience. No one who really understands. What the Canadian Juries Commission is doing is ground-breaking. It will help so many. Thank you!”

— Former Ontario Juror