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June 21, 2025 - The objective of this program is to allow young offenders free access to music equipment with the assistance and instruction from seasoned musicians. This setting will allow participants to learn at their own pace and form a team with other youth that share common interests. Young persons, ages 10 to 17, alleged to have committed an offence or who are at risk for criminal involvement can participate in this program. The participants form a rock band from the outset and then play at community events. The Sudbury Youth Rocks Music Program allows its members to give back to the community…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The objective of this program is to allow young persons in serious conflict with the law free access to learning how to care for and control horses. This is coupled with life skills sessions for the participants so they can practice what they have learned with learning how to care for horses. Young persons aged 12 to 17 can participate in this program. The participants will learn skills of teamwork and empathy. Funded by the United Way of Sudbury and Nipissing Districts John Howard Society of Sudbury: Main Office
204 Pine Street
Sudbury, ON
P3C 1X5…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Remote Aboriginal Intervention Program works in partnership with First Nation Communities to assist youth in conflict with the law. The program is currently delivered in Eabemetoong, Weagamow, Webequie and Long Lake #58 First Nation.
Each community has a Remote Community Intervention Worker (RCIW) that works closely with youth to support them through their completion of court ordered sanctions. The RCIW will facilitate culturally appropriate programming and activities that engage youth in addition to promoting positive responses to the challenges the youth face in the community. Our Aboriginal Youth Counsellor provides clinical counseling to youth referred to the program by…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Youth Restorative Justice & Conflict Resolution program, also known as On-Track, is currently offered at Geraldton Composite High School (Geraldton) and Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute (Thunder Bay). This program aims to resolve in-school conflicts through peer mediation, while supporting students experiencing mental health issues. It encourages youth to be accountable for their behavior while encouraging pro-social outcomes.
The On-Track Program offers support for mental health and addiction concerns, and teaches problem solving/conflict resolution skills. Youth attending the high schools are trained as Peer Mediators and assist in finding a resolution to problems and conflicts that arise between students.…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Attendance Centre staff will complete an individual assessment for each young person at intake to assess static and dynamic risk factors for recidivism as well as strengths and protective factors in the young person’s community, family and self. The assessment tool is the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI). The Probation Officer will also provide a copy of the Risk/Needs Assessment as well as any other relevant information concerning the client. An Individual Case Management Plan will be developed based on the completed assessment tools and input from all relevant people in the young person’s life. The case…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program is for males between the ages of 12 and 17 who are involved in the Youth Justice System. The SNAP strategy involves learning to identify physiological responses and emotional triggers, calm your body and challenge cognitive distortions/thinking errors replacing with coping statements, in order to move forward and explore socially appropriate solutions/plans. This program is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka: Orillia Branch Office
17 Colborne Street E
Barrie, ON
L4N 6S7…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program provides community-based post-charge sanctions, outside of the formal judicial proceedings, where a young person cannot be adequately dealt with by police caution, warning or referral to a community program because of the nature and number of offences or any other aggravating circumstances. Young persons, aged 12 to 17, alleged to have committed an offence, who accept responsibility for participation or involvement in the commission of the offence are eligible. The young person has been informed of their rights to counsel, been given a reasonable opportunity to consult with counsel and having been informed of the EJS, freely consents…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This program provides community-based pre-charge measures, where a young person can be adequately dealt with by police warning, caution, or referral to a community program. Young persons (ages 12 to 17) are eligible if in the following situations:
– Young persons alleged to have committed an offence, who accept responsibility for participation or involvement in the commission of the offence;
– Young persons who have been informed of their rights and consent to participate in an Extrajudicial Measure;
– There is sufficient evidence in the opinion of the police officer to proceed with charge(s) against the young person for the…Read More