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June 21, 2025 - The Extrajudicial Sanctions Program is a post-charge diversion from the formal court process. This is an opportunity for youth to be accountable for their actions while recognizing the impact of their actions on their community. Clients referred to this program are provided with brief, offence-specific cognitive interventions. Funding is provided by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services – Youth Justice Services. John Howard Society of Sarnia Lambton: Main Office
300 Christina St N
Sarnia, ON
N7T 5V5…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Community Services program is voluntary and open to both males and females, adults and youth, who are in crisis and facing on-going challenges with housing, poverty, addiction, mental health, criminal justice, relationships or self-management. The program’s goal is to provide counselling, support, advocacy and referrals to assist clients in achieving their identified personal goals. There is no wait list; however, clients are encouraged to make and keep appointments although they may be seen on a first come, first served basis. Services are available Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All individuals seeking services are provided with…Read More

June 21, 2025 - This cognitive-behavioural training program is designed to reduce anger, violence and emotional loss of control among youth, 13 to 24 years of age. The goal of the program is to provide youth with information about anger and other emotions and to teach them the skills necessary to reduce the frequency, intensity and duration of anger episodes. Facilitators will use psycho-educational instruction, role plays, discussions video and audiotapes, practical exercises, and homework exercises/assignments to convey new knowledge and skills to participants. This program is funded by United Way. John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin: Main Office
44 Queen Street East
Brampton, ON…Read More

June 21, 2025 - The Halton Youth Justice Committee involves victims and communities in finding ways to help young people who have committed minor offences by accountable for their actions.
A Youth Justice Committee meeting brings together a young person between the ages of 12 and 17 who is alleged to have committed a low-risk offence, his or her parent(s) or guardian(s), the victim, and trained members of the community. Together, they negotiate an appropriate way (sanctions) for the young person to make amends for his or her actions. Typically, sanctions include an apology, community service hours, an essay or research assignment, and attendance…Read More

June 21, 2025 - A provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, this Non-Residential Attendance
Centre assists youth in conflict with the law accept responsibility for their actions
while helping them to become positive, pro-social contributing members of
their communities. John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin: Halton office
193 Main St. E.
Milton, ON
L9T 1N7…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Staff attends court on a weekly basis in order to assist both the young person and their family in a variety of ways. These include: accessing Duty Counsel, understanding the court schedule and legal process, accessing a defense lawyer, informing on the changes in legislation (YCJA), program information about the services of the JHS and other community resources. Funding for this program is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Branch. John Howard Society of Peterborough: Main Office
70 Hunter Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3N2…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Measures are imposed on a young person (12 to 17 years old) as a pre-charge with the hope of addressing their issues before they have a criminal record. We work closely with officers from the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Services and the Peterborough County OPP. The young person must take responsibility for their actions which may include: Theft under $5000, mischief, possession of narcotics, shoplifting, and minor assault. The young person is referred to the agency by a police officer, who then meets with one of our youth workers to determine the outcome. Outcomes may include: counseling, attending a workshop…Read More

June 21, 2025 - Sanctions are imposed on a young person as a post-charge diversion. Referrals are made by the Crown Attorney. The process is similar to Extra Judicial Measures (above) or, when appropriate, referred to the Youth Justice Committee/Restorative Justice Program. Funded by Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Branch. John Howard Society of Peterborough: Youth and Community Office
70 Hunter Street
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3N2…Read More