Adult Programs

Domestic Violence
Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)

Click here to register for PAR Program.

This program is a specialized educational / counselling program for individuals who have been physically violent and/or emotionally abusive or controlling towards a spouse or intimate partner.

In Ontario, PAR Programs are part of the Domestic Violence Court Program. This initiative provides a coordinated criminal justice system response to domestic violence. Following a guilty plea or a finding of guilt, a Judge may order the offender (male or female) to attend counselling as a condition of Probation, Bail or other court order. This is a fee for service program, however, no one will be refused entry due to inability to pay.

Court mandated referrals are funded by: Ontario Victim Services Secretariat and
Province of Ontario

Funding also received from: United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area.

Partners for Healthy Relationships

This is a multi-couple treatment group for couples who have experienced domestic abuse or violence. It is offered collaboratively with Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region.

Over the course of 12 weeks, couples aim to improve communication skills, develop strategies for conflict management, create an environment where couples can openly share feelings and concerns and build respect for individual needs.

Male participants must have completed the Partner Assault Response Program and female participants should have completed a counselling support group or a Partner Assault Response Program for women in order to be eligible for group.

Funded by: Province of Ontario

Record Suspensions

Having a criminal record can be a barrier for individuals in terms of finding employment, entering educational programs, travel, acquiring citizenship and volunteering. Through the Record Suspension process a person can seal their criminal record. This process can be complex and involves several steps. Our program assists clients with determining their eligibility and guiding them through the application process. We offer assistance by having a free initial consultation; providing confidential, personal and individualized service and appointments to suit the client’s schedule.

This is a fee for service program based on a sliding scale according to income

Aftercare

This is a free program that helps people who have been in conflict with the law by providing them with support, guidance, referrals and counselling to address issues that may keep them at risk for further difficulties with the Justice System.

Eligibility: Adults (18 +yrs.) who are currently in or recently released from custody, or are at risk for negative involvement with the Justice System.

Referrals: Self-referrals or those from professional sources are accepted. Regardless of referral method all clients are considered voluntary.

Funded by: Province of Ontario

Funding also received from United Way of Kitchener-Waterloo and Area.

Youth In Transition Program

The Youth in Transition Program works to support Crown Ward youth in their successful transition out of care, to living on their own as independent adults.

The Y.I.T. worker will assist youth to develop, identify and pursue their goals and will support them to access and navigate adult service systems relevant to their specific needs.

Youth involved in the program are between the ages of 16 to 24 and will work with the Y.I.T. worker in the following key areas, but not limited to:

Employment, Housing, Educational Opportunities, Recreation, Community Resources, and Life Skills.

The Program works closely with staff from the local Family and Children Services to identify Crown wards who may benefit from the services of the Y.I.T. Worker.  Referral to the program may also come from other local service providers or from the youth themselves.

For additional information, or to make a referral, please contact our Y.I.T. staff at 519-622-0815 ext. 300.

Funded by:     Province of Ontario  

Caring Dads

This program is a specialized educational / counselling program to help fathers improve their relationships with their children. It is offered collaboratively with Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region.

Over the course of 12 weeks, fathers will develop skills to cope in healthy ways with frustrating situations. This program assists fathers to understand how different fathering strategies and choices affect children and will provide them with strategies to strengthen the father-child relationship.

Funded by: Province of Ontario

Direct Accountability Program

This program provides adults (18 years and older) who have been charged with a minor criminal offence, an alternative to the normal court process while still being held accountable for their charges. The Crown Attorney must approve all program referrals. All participants are required to complete appropriate sanctions, which might include a letter of apology, completion of a relevant program, a charitable donation, volunteer work or some other agreed upon sanctions. Other sanctions may include referral to educational workshops relating to Anger Management, Substance Abuse, Problem Solving and Stop Shop theft.

Funded by: Province of Ontario

Adult Diversion Program (for Federal Offences)

This program provides adults (18 years and older) who have been charged with a minor federal criminal offence, as an alternative to the normal court process while still being held accountable for their charges. Referrals may also be received directly from the Police (pre-charge). If post charge, the Crown Attorney must approve all program referrals. All participants are required to complete appropriate sanctions, which might include a letter of apology, completion of a relevant program, volunteer work or some other agreed upon sanction.

This is a fee for service program based on a sliding scale according to income

Back on Track

This is a mandatory remedial program for individuals convicted of an impaired driving offence or second and subsequent roadside suspensions in the Warn Range. Under Ontario Ministry of Transport legislation, all such drivers are required to successfully complete the program. The program is designed to help participants make lasting changes in both their behaviour and in their attitudes towards impaired driving.

This province wide initiative is contracted through the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health. In order to cover the costs of the program, participants are required to pay a fee payable to Back on Track.

The full Back on Track Program has three parts: the assessment, the education or treatment program and the six-month follow-up. To avoid delays in getting your license back, register for the program has soon as possible.

Warn Range suspension drivers require the one day education or two day treatment workshop only.

For complete details about this program or to register:
Please go to the Back on Track website at www.remedial.net or
Email info@remedial.net or
Call 416-595-6593 in Toronto; or Ontario toll free 1-888-814-5831.

Bail Verification and Supervision Program (BVSP)

The Bail Verification and Supervision Program serves two principles upon which our democratic justice system is based: presumption of innocence before trial and fair treatment of all people regardless of social and economical background, focusing special attention on the vulnerable population (indigenous, homeless, mental health and addiction). An interview is conducted prior to the accused appearing in bail court and the availability of a surety for accused persons is assessed. Bail program staff provide the courts verified, neutral and factual information about an accused person such as address and place of employment while assisting clients in addressing various issues including mental health, addictions, housing, employment and interpersonal supports while awaiting trial. Advocacy, support and collaboration with other community agencies on behalf of clients is consistently part of the bail process. The program provides supervision of individuals released from jail on bail conditions, to reduce the risk of failing to appear in court. The program also aims to reduce the high numbers of people remanded into overcrowded correctional facilities awaiting trial.