Direct Accountability Program

What Is The DAP Program? 

This is a diversion program that reduces court time and criminal records for adults. The program is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to address the harm they have caused and to help prevent reoffending by addressing the underlying causes and root factors of the crime.

Who Is Eligible For JHS Supervision?

To be considered for the program an individual must:

• be deemed eligible by the Crown’s office
• be willing to accept accountability for actions that led to the charge
• make amends for their offence through an assigned sanction
• complete an agreement, which outlines the terms of sanctions to be met

How Does The Program Work?

The Crown reviews the charge, screens it for the program, and notifies the accused during court. The accused then meets with a JHS Worker who explains the program, discusses a sanction, and determines eligibility.

If the person successfully completes the assigned sanction, the person will not have a criminal conviction registered. Sanctions can include community service, restitution, charitable donations, or attendance at our Anger and Substance Awareness Program. This program explores anger and substances, their effects on the mind and body, the costs/benefits of substance use, the benefits of change, and treatment options.

For more information please contact dap@jhsossm.ca  or by calling Sonnie Elgie, Program Coordinator at 705-941-0566 or  selgie@jhsossm.ca.

This program is funded by the Ministry of Attorney General.