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YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAMS

Extrajudicial Measures Program (Youth Pre-charge Program)

The Extrajudicial Measures Program (also referred to as the Pre-charge Program) is specific to youth aged 12 to 17.  Referrals are made by the local Brantford Police Services and Brant County Ontario Provincial Police to St. Leonard’s Community Services.

The Extrajudicial Measures Program is a community based alternative to addressing minor incidents of crime such as shoplifting, theft under, fraud, mischief as well as minor offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

This program is provided by St. Leonard’s Community Services in partnership with the Brantford Police Services and Brant County Ontario Provincial Police.

The goal of the Extrajudicial Measures program is designed to reduce minor incidents of crime in the Brant County community. Supportive interventions and programming assist young persons in accepting responsibility and addressing the impact of their actions on themselves, their family, the victim and the community.

EXTRAJUDICIAL SANCTIONS PROGRAM

Extrajudicial Sanctions Program is a communithy based alternative to formal Court proceedings in the Youth Justice Court. The program is available to youth aged 12 to 17 for first time or low risk offences. Extrajudicial Sanction candidates are screened and referred by the Crown Attorney.

Participation in the program offers young person's the opportunity to make reparation for their alleged offence through the completion of specific negotiated sanctions. Supportive interventions and programming are available to assist young persons in accepting responsibility and addressing the impact of their actions on themselves, their family, the victim and the community. back to top

Youth Justice Committee

The Youth Justice Committee program is a community based sanction referred by the Crown Attorney’s office.  The Youth Justice Committee program is specific to youth aged 12 to 17.  The Youth Justice Committee program is a structured meeting between trained community volunteers, the young person and the victim.  The Youth Justice Committee and involved parties addresses minor offences by discussing the events leading to the offence, the consequences of the offence and how to best repair the harm done.  Youth Justice Committee candidates are screened and referred by the Crown Attorney.

The Youth Justice Committee is provided in partnership with St. Leonard’s Community Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

The goal of the Youth Justice Committee is designed to provide supportive interventions and programming to assist young persons in accepting responsibility for their offence and addressing the impact of their actions on themselves, their family, the victim and the community. back to top

ADULT DIVERSION PROGRAMS

Pre-charge Diversion Program

The Pre-charge Diversion Program is available to adults aged 18 and up.  Referrals are made by the local Brantford Police Services and Brant County Ontario Provincial Police to St. Leonard’s Community Services.

The Pre-charge Diversion Program is a community based alternative to addressing minor incidents of crime such as shoplifting, theft under, fraud, mischief etc.

This program is provided by St. Leonard’s Community Services in partnership with the Brantford Police Services and Brant County Ontario Provincial Police.

The goal of the Pre-charge Diversion program is designed to reduce minor incidents of crime in the Brant County community. Supportive interventions and programming assist adults in accepting responsibility for their offence and addressing the impact of their actions on themselves, their family, the victim and the community. back to top

Adult Diversion Program

The Adult Diversion program is a community based alternative to the formal Court process addressing minor incidents of crime.  The Adult Diversion program is specific to adults aged 18 and up.  The Adult Diversion program addresses such offences as shoplifting, theft under, fraud under, mischief under, obstruct police etc.  This program is available in the Brant County area.

The Adult Diversion program is provided in partnership with St. Leonard’s Community Services and the Ministry of the Attorney General.

The goal of the Adult Diversion program is designed to reduce minor incidents of crime in the Brant County community. Supportive interventions and programming assist adults in accepting responsibility for their offence and addressing the impact of their actions on themselves, their family, the victim and the community. back to top

Federal Diversion Program

The Federal Diversion program is a community based alternative to the formal Court process addressing minor offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.  The Federal Diversion program accommodates adults aged 18 and up.  Specific narcotic offences include but is not limited to possession of a substance offence. 

The Federal Diversion program is provided in partnership with St. Leonard’s Community Services and the local Federal Crown Attorney’s office.

The goal of the Federal Diversion program is designed to provide supportive interventions and programming to assist adults in accepting responsibility for their offence and addressing the impact of alleged offence.  Education and awareness are the key components of programming in the Federal Diversion Program. back to top