| Energizing Factors... Prince Albert Session Staff and Stakeholders: Court appearances, especially trials 4 responses Collegiality is very important 8 responses Mission of Legal Aid meshes with my own philosophy of life 2 responses Very good war stories you get out of the job 3 responses When client says thank you 3 responses When you win in court obtaining justice within the law 2 responses The pay 4 responses Co-workers/motivation 6 responses Being well prepared so clients are well represented 3 responses Righting wrongs when a person is abused by the justice system 4 responses A young save the world staff 2 responses
Staff:
Saskatoon Session Committed and dedicated staff
Regina Session 1 Colleagues we work with Successes we experience on behalf of clients 2 responses Personal and Professional successes and victories Commitment to Social Justice help disadvantaged, wrongly accused/innocent people 2 responses Strong desire to assist female and domestic violence clientele 2 responses Passion of staff for favourable outcome on behalf of clents 2 responses
Regina Session 2 Performance of staff and staff co-operation Experience of staff, mentoring of new staff Sense of community within the organization Access to big cases Involvement with new support programs eg: Alternatives to Violence Program Satisfaction of successfully handling big cases
Regina Session 3 Collegiality Expertise Humour Victories Good Coffee/Candy Pride
Meadow Lake Session Helpful, creative colleagues 2 responses Victories! 2 responses Time off to re-charge Less attention to status 2 responses Inspiring clients who are strong, creative, philosophical and good teachers Seeing improvement in clients lives
Commissioners, Central Office, Legal Directors Session People need lawyers to ensure they are treated fairly and responding to these needs motivates and inspires Seeing the difference it makes in court when people who are floundering get Legal Aid Commitment of staff in helping clients with legal issues 2 responses Collegiality 3 responses Respect High level commitment 3 responses Caring of staff Atmosphere of excellence Opportunity to grow and develop 2 responses Humour Winning 2 responses Value and respect expressed from courts, crown, social services Professional relationships with crown and private bar 2 responses Support re: experts Being able to do what you love and get paid for it! 2 responses Promoting office autonomy (AO) CO decision making structure Skill development
Stakeholders:
Saskatoon Session Caring, Committed Staff Staff give hope to clients Staff never give up Flexibility of Staff
Regina Session 1 Energy and motivation of staff Competency of staff Social justice values Regina Session 2 Motivation: I believe Legal Aid staff have a sincere desire to see clients get proper representation Dedication to provide good service to a difficult client group Understand clients cultural differences especially First Nations A well informed staff Regina Session 3 No Responses
Meadow Lake Session Unique personalities Positive attitudes of staff 2 responses Ability to spend more time with clients
Commissioners, Central Office, Legal Directors Session The staff in all of the offices - their values and commitments Overall values of commitment of organization Motivated, dedicated staff Dedication of volunteers Willingness to change and develop Positive changes that have already occurred Commission Meetings: .respect .listening .consensus building |