Please click HERE for our RNJ Youth Services brochure.


EXTRAJUDICIAL MEASURES (EJM)

The Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) program deals with young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who are in conflict with the law. Young people are referred to the program by the police prior to a charge being laid. If the young person agrees to participate in this program instead of going through the formal court system, a meeting will be scheduled with the young person, his/her family and the caseworker. This meeting will focus on assessing the needs of the young person and developing an individualized long-term plan suitable to his/her needs. The objective of this program is to provide an effective and timely response to offending behaviour outside the formal court system. The EJM program believes that early intervention will prevent a young person's future involvement with crime.

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 EXTRAJUDICIAL SANCTIONS (EJS)

The Extrajudicial Sanctions program deals with young people in conflict with the law. Young people are referred to this program by the Crown after a charge is laid. It is required that young people accept responsibility for their actions. Sanctions are then negotiated with these young people and their parents/guardians in order to determine an appropriate way for them to make amends for their actions. Successful completion of this program allows for the young person to avoid a criminal record.

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 REBOUND

This program is volunteer based and helps young people at risk to develop life skills that are essential in dealing with today's challenges. This eight week program is held one night a week and focuses on issues that include communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, anger management and respect for self and others. Each session focuses on a given skill and uses guest speakers, videoclips, supportive group activities, discussions and role play to ensure that each participant fully understands and is able to apply these skills in everyday life.Program evaluations demonstrate that participation in Rebound makes an overall improvement in areas of family communication, school attendance, school performance and problem solving, as well as an increased maturity and overall responsibility of the young person.

Rebound is presently run out of our Smiths Falls and Brockville locations, butitcan be available in other communities within Lanark, Leeds and Grenville.Please contact Rachel Burns at 613.342.4238 if you have any questions regarding the Rebound program. Below are upcoming dates for Rebound:

SPRING DATES 2012

Brockville:   Tuesdays:     April 17 – June 5         5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

* Dates & Times subject to change

** New sessions may be added in the future – based on demand

For more information please click HERE for our Rebound brochure.

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REBOUND - CHOICES

How does Choices work?

The 10-week program focuses on life skills, and specifically substance abuse prevention, using documented and reliable information, guest speakers, video documentaries, open discussions and practical exercises. Each session is divided into smaller groups of four or five, led by volunteer table coaches, who explore the reasons and risks behind substance abuse and investigate alternatives. Because of our partnership with TriCounty Addiction Services the Choices program includes an Addictions Counsellor who will give one-on-one support to youth and/or family members, when applicable.

What behaviours does Choices target?

Most youth referred to the program have experimented with drug and/or alcohol use. Although they have many strengths, many of the youth in the program face challenging circumstances and are having difficulty making positive decisions, consequently making them more vulnerable to negative peer pressure and experimentation.

Who makes referrals?

Referrals can be made by youth themselves, parents, family members, schools, community agencies, police, youth justice services, healthcare professionals, the courts or probation officers. There is no fee for referrals. The Choices program will be delivered throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties.

Smiths Falls Spring Session Information

Tuesdays:  April 24 – June 26

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YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE

The Youth Justice Committee for Leeds and Grenville is a program that is committed to reducing a young person's future involvement with crime. Our program is an alternative to the formal court process. It involves trained volunteer community members who meet with victims, young people, and their parents to negotiate an appropriate way for the young person to make amends for their actions.

To be eligible for the program, the young person must be between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of the offence and is alleged to have committed a low risk offence. In addition, they must be willing to accept responsibility for their actions. Referrals are received pre-charge from Police and post-charge from the Crown Attorney. Some eligible offences include theft, mischief, property offences and minor assaults.

The Youth Justice Committee requires that the young person apologize to the victim for the harm that he/she has caused. In addition to the apology, the young person may be required to complete one or more of the following measures: community service, restitution, attendance in a group, voluntary participation in counselling and others as determined by the committee. If the young person does not agree with or fails to comply with the agreed upon measures, he/she will be returned to the formal justice system The Youth Justice Committee provides an increased role for victims and communities in dealing with minor offences committed by young people who are prepared to be accountable.

For more information please click HERE for our Youth Justice Committee brochure.

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DIRECT ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM

.For more information please click HERE for our Direct Accountability Program brochure.