Extra Judicial Measures and Sanctions
This program provides an opportunity for youth who have committed minor offences to take responsibility for their actions and make amends to the community. Some youth are required to meet with a community panel to develop a contract that may included such things as restitution, letters of apology, essays, attending special programs and performing volunteer work. Others are referred directly to educational workshops. Youth are referred to the program either by police (pre-charge) – Extra Judicial Measures or by the Crown Attorney (Post-charge) – Extra Judicial Sanctions. The latter are seen by Youth Justice Committees, which are comprised of community volunteers who have been trained under principles of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Funded by: Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services and Ministry of the Attorney General.
Attendance Centre Program
This program is intended for 12-17 year old youth as an alternative to a term of custody. The program focuses on the development of cognitive skills that reinforce positive values and promote responsible behaviour. Youth develop stronger problem solving skills and learn to apply critical reasoning and consequential thinking in their everyday lives. A variety of components are available for the youth to attend. These may include Smart Choices, Substance Awareness, Employment Readiness, Life Management Skills and Surviving School (Study Skills). Youth may be referred directly from the courts or from a Probation Officer.
Funded by: Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services
Anger Management Program
The Anger Management Program is a component of the Attendance Centre Program. It is intended for 12-17 year old youth who have anger control issues. Using a cognitive behavioural approach, this program focuses on ways youth can recognize, manage, cope and express anger in appropriate ways. Youth may be referred directly from the courts or from a Probation Officer.
Funded by: Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services
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Community Service Order Program
This is a court ordered program that requires youth to perform a specified number of hours of unpaid work for individuals and charitable organizations in need.
The programs are based on the belief that young people can benefit from providing service to the community, and at the same time develop new skills and confidence. Youth are referred directly from the courts
Funded by: Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services
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Crime Prevention Workshops
(Preventing Property Crimes, Understanding Anger and Drug and Alcohol Awareness)
The Agency offers three separate community based workshops. All of the workshops educate youth about making good choices and thinking before acting. They also stress the development of decision-making skills, moral reasoning, victim empathy and dealing with negative peer pressure.
The Preventing Property Crime workshop focuses on reducing property crimes (theft, fraud, vandalism) and increases the awareness of the costs of these offences to society.
The Understanding Anger workshop helps youth better understand why they get angry and appropriate methods of expressing and dealing with anger.
The Drug and Alcohol Awareness workshop helps youth to better understand the implications of their drug and/or alcohol use. It encourages them to abstain, reduce or use in a safer manner.
These workshops are aimed at youth 12-17 years old. Youth may be referred through the courts or by the Police.
Funded by: Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Youth Justice Services.
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Educational/Prevention Programs
The C.O.P.E.S Program
The C.O.P.E.S. Program (Communicating Our Perspectives and Emotions Successfully) is a school-based program for students who have displayed impulsive and aggressive behaviour within the classroom and as a result, have difficulty interacting appropriately within a school setting. Working in small groups over a period of 8 to 10 weeks, the program attempts to assist these students to develop coping skills to better handle stress and to increase their awareness of the causes and consequences of their behaviour. Youth enhance their problem solving skills, learn productive ways of managing their anger, and are better able to understand their emotions and control their behaviour.
The C.O.P.E.S. Program is designed for youth aged 12 to 16, and is currently offered in senior elementary and high schools, as well as community settings.
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Crime Prevention Workshops
(School Based)
These 40-minute school based workshops focus on enabling young people to make pro-social choices in potentially difficult situations. Some of the topics deal with specific offences often committed by youth, while others address social problems faced by children and teens that can sometimes lead to delinquent behaviour. Presentations are available to schools and community groups and are adapted to suit the various age groups as indicated below. Topics currently offered are:
- Bullying – grades K-8
- Empathy – grades 5,6
- * Peer Pressure
- * Conflict Resolution
- * Understanding Anger
- * Family Violence
* Specific requests may be made regarding these concepts and a modified presentation offered.
Funding for Educational / Prevention Programs is provided by United Way of K-W and Area, United Way of Cambridge and North Dumfries, United Way Community Services of Guelph and Wellington and Service Canada.
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Puppet Power
Puppet Power is a combination of plays, followed by discussions and activities aimed at children aged 4 to 10. Funding permitting, these presentations are offered late June through August and are available to area schools, community groups, day camps and daycares. A series of five plays teach younger children how to anticipate consequences, recognize choices and make sound decisions. Topics currently include recognizing and effectively dealing with bullying, expressing emotions and feelings appropriately, theft, vandalism, ways to resist negative peer pressure and cultural diversity – respecting and celebrating differences.
Funded by: Service Canada
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