Extrajudicial Measures and Sanctions (EJM/EJS)

This program provides an opportunity for youth who have committed minor offences to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to the community. Some youth are required to meet with a community panel to develop a contract that may include such things as restitution, letters of apology, essays, attending special programs and performing volunteer work. Others are referred directly to one or more educational workshops on: Preventing Property Crimes, Understanding Anger, Get Connected, and Drug and Alcohol Awareness. These workshops educate youth about making good choices and thinking before acting. They also stress the development of decision-making skills, moral reasoning, victim empathy and dealing with negative peer pressure.

Youth are referred to Extrajudicial Measures program by police (pre-charge) or to Extrajudicial Sanctions by the Crown Attorney (Post-charge). The latter are seen by Youth Justice Committees, which are comprised of community volunteers who have been trained under principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth.

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington: Main Office
310 Charles Street East
Kitchener, ON
N2G 2P9