Justice Programs for Youth

The Justice team at St. Leonard's Community Services offers numerous programs that can help you if you have become involved with the legal system. The Youth Justice team has a variety of options specifically for helping young people who are between 12 and 18 years of age.

The goal of these services is to provide youth with alternative solutions to legal charges and formal court proceedings, so that they can avoid a criminal record or even potential jail time by taking responsibility and making amends for unlawful actions.

Some of these alternatives to the courts include volunteer hours and service in the community and paying restitution, as well as participating in counselling and workshops, training programs and education, and more.

Clients are referred to our services through a variety of sources. These include probation, the courts, and the police. Young people can also self-refer or be referred by the community, friends or family to our Youth Family Justice Counsellor.

If you would like more information about the Justice Team and our programs, please feel free to reach out.

Youth Justice Programs

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Anti-Shop Lifting Program
This educational program can help youth who have been caught shoplifting.
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Attendance Centre
An effective and efficient alternative to custody for youth involved in the justice system.
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Bail Verification and Supervision
Have you been arrested and detained? Maybe we can help. Discover your options.
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Concurrent Disorders/Mental Health Case Management
Intensive case management for people struggling with mental health or mental health and substance use issues.
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Enhanced (Mental Health) Bail Verification and Supervision
Support for individuals with severe and persistent mental health and/or addiction and may have been denied supervision.
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Extrajudicial Measures (Youth Pre-Charge)
Community based sentencing option for minor offenses.
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Extrajudicial Sanctions
Provides alternatives to the formal court process.
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SNAP® (Stop Now And Plan) Youth Justice
Change hard thoughts into cool thoughts.
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Youth Federal Diversion
Young person alleged to have committed an offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).
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Youth HUB
A variety of programs to help young people develop valuable skills.
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Youth Justice Family Counsellor Program
Support to the families of youth in conflict with the law.
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Youth Mental Health Court Worker Program
Court support for youth when mental health concerns may be a factor.
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Youth Support Program
Community based supports for high risk youth involved in the Youth Justice System.