Providing court preparation to children, youth and their caregivers, advocacy and professional training for over 35 years.
ABOUT THE CCAA
Founded in 1985, the Canadian Court Preparation and Advocacy Association (CCAA) has more than 35 Years of experience helping children and youth prepare for the courtroom experience.
Our specialized program was developed through collaboration among professionals, including social workers, police officers, Crown prosecutors, child welfare workers and mental health practitioners.
Our Mission is to support children, youth and caregivers through:
- Court Preparation: Helping young witnesses understand the legal process, reduce stress, and feel better prepared to provide testimony.
- Caregiver Support: Equipping caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to support young witnesses.
- Advocacy and Education: Promoting compassionate, informed support for children and youth impacted by crime.
- Professional Training: Providing Training to help professionals work with young witnesses skillfully and sensitively.
Through dedicated services, education, and advocacy, the CCAA helps children and families navigate the court process with greater confidence, understanding and care, ultimately improving the outcomes.
Canadian Court Preparation and Advocacy Association
CCAA Mission Statement
We are committed to placing children, youth and families at the heart of everything we do. Working together to Foster fair and compassionate justice, to ease the burden of the court process, and to share knowledge through professional training that brings hope, healing, and lasting change.
Court Prep ONLINE
The Online Web Based Child & Youth Court Preparation Program was developed to respond to the needs of child witnesses who may be required to testify in court. Inadequate preparation may result in further trauma to a child and their family and may compromise the court process..
For children and teens living in rural areas or those who do not have access to formalized programs, they can arrange to be prepared individually online in real time at their convenience with an experienced facilitator.
This program represents a collaboration between Alberta Justice and Solicitor General and Public Security (Victim Services) and the CCAA – Canadian Court Preparation and Advocacy Association.
Additional Information
Children, Youth & Families Benefit from:
Criminal Justice Professionals Benefit from:
Referrals are received from the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, police, Crown Prosecutors, child intervention workers, therapists, teachers, parents or guardians. However, referrals from other sources may also be considered.
Please contact us at info@ccaa.org or (403) 289-8385 for more information about the Child Witness Court Preparation Program.
THE CCAA’S COURT PREPARATION CONTENT FEATURES
Possible Court Fears
Breathing & Relaxation
Court Roles
Court Rules
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Helping A Child
Individuals can make a donation through Canada Helps to support this work, or reach out directly to the CCAA to learn more about current volunteer opportunities and how they can get involved.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Kainai, Siksika, and Piikani First Nations, and within Treaty 7 territory. We honour the traditional lands of the Tsuut’ina First Nation, the Stoney Nakoda Nations—Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney—and recognise the Métis Nation (Otipemisiwak) as well as Inuit peoples who have made their home in Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary). We are grateful for the stewardship of this land and recognise our shared responsibility to care for it and for one another. We commit to approaching this work with humility, respect, and a willingness to continue learning in the spirit of reconciliation.
