Boys and Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes
Site: Lindsay
Service: Support Services - Youth Justice Committee
Description
| Description (Service) | The Youth Justice Committee Program is an alternative to the court process for young persons aged 12-17 inclusive.
A Youth Justice Committee is made up of community volunteers (up to three) who meet with the young person and their parent(s)/guardian to work out a way to make amends for what they did. The victim(s) may also choose to be there. Both the youth and the victim(s) can bring people to support them. The community volunteers will help everyone talk about: Everyone must agree to the sanction(s), which are tasks that the young person will complete, and can include:
Once the sanctions are completed, the police will not lay charges, or the charge(s) will be withdrawn by the court. Programs are available at various hours depending on the season/service. Call for details. |
Service Details
| Hours | Program hours vary, call for details |
| Areas Served | Kawartha Lakes |
| Eligibility | Youth, 12 to 17-years-old who live or are charged in Kawartha Lakes, qualify if the offense is minor and police or the Crown decide they are eligible for the program. To be considered for the program a youth must be willing to: Accept responsibility for the actions that led to the charge Meet with a Youth Justice Committee and complete agreed upon "sanctions |
| Application | Either police, at the time of the investigation of the offense, or the Crown, at the time of the first court appearance, will direct the youth to meet with a Youth Justice Committee Coordinator who will explain the program and decide if the young person meets the requirements to participate. You can also ask your lawyer or Duty Counsel if you are eligible. You should get advice about your rights, the benefits of the program and the legal implications of participating. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Kawartha Lakes |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Lindsay St and George St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Washroom, Entrance, Parking |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-324-4493, ext 208 |
| Fax | 705-878-8605 |
| info@bgckawarthas.com | |
| Website | http://www.bgckawarthas.com/programs/support-services/youth-justice-committee-program/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bgckawarthas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgckawarthas/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boys-and-girls-clubs-of-kawartha-lakes/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BGCKL |
| Primary Contact | Bailey Bourque, YJC Support Worker; Phone: (705) 324-4493 ext 208; Email: bbourque@bgckawarthas.com |
| Mailing Address | 107 Lindsay St S Kawartha Lakes, ON Canada K9V 2M5 |