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Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJS)
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
Extrajudicial Measures (EJM)
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
Victim Awareness Service
June 21, 2025 - This service consists of an initial assessment with each person referred to the service. This is followed by a group session and a follow up contact one month after the group session. The service is aimed at fostering greater understanding of what the victims of crime experience. The group session will assist the youth by challenging their thinking and assist them in re-evaluating their relationships with others, especially with the victims themselves. This service offers the participants alternative thinking and encourages in them a personal responsibility for their actions. Funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. John Howard …Read More
Shoplifting Education Service
June 21, 2025 - This service differs from a victim awareness service in that it deals specifically with shoplifting as a criminal act and not just an action against another person/group/organization. This service consists of an initial assessment with each person referred to the service. This is followed by a group session and a follow up contact one month after the group session. The group session does have aspects of awareness of the victim but is primarily concerned with shoplifting as an act that it wrong and must cease. Presentations at this session are made by a representative merchant or merchant association that that…Read More
Direct Service
June 21, 2025 - Since its inception in 1960, JHS has been offering this core service. It is open to individuals who are or who have been in conflict with the law. Support is also available to family members, friends and loved ones who have been impacted by their loved one’s criminal justice system involvement. This program is offered on site at the JHS office (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm and some evenings) and provides support and counselling services. Each participant completes an intake assessment at their first meeting. All participation is voluntary and sometimes transportation assistance maybe available for those…Read More
Anger Management Program
June 21, 2025 - The men’s anger management programs is 12 sessions in length and offered on site at the JHS. The programs are open to anyone needing assistance to learn how to control their anger response. The main goal of the program is the prevention of violence. Fees for the program are based on a sliding scale and are in accordance with what one can afford. All participants complete an intake assessment and additional counselling is available for those who request it. Transportation assistance is available and light refreshments are sometimes available. Sessions run weekly and are three hours in length. Funding for…Read More