Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

Service: Youth Justice Committee / Extra Judicial Sanctions / Restorative Justice Circles

Contacts

Office Phone 705-627-6034
Crisis Phone 705-715-1052, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Fax 705-725-0636
Website www.elizabethfrysociety.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Rhonda Leduc, Director of Justice Programs; Phone: 705-627-6034; Email: rhondal@elizabethfrysociety.com
Alternate Contact Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 705-794-4002; Email: volunteer@elizabethfrysociety.com
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm by appointment and for donation drop-offs

Description and Service

Description (Service)

Diversion program for youth aged 12-17 at time of offence

  • Youth can be referred by police (pre-charge) or by Crown Attorney (post-charge)
  • Youth will attend a meeting with Youth Workers and/or a Youth Justice Committee (YJC) to receive sanctions for their actions
  • YJC Committee is a group of trained community volunteers who have an interest in youth who will meet with youth and parent(s) to provide meaningful sanctions to the youth in order to complete the diversion program
  • Victims are invited to attend in order to also provide information and input
Eligibility Youth * first time young offenders charged with minor crime
Application Police or Court Referral
Languages English; French - Interpretation, dedicated French phone line and French speaking staff member
Fees None
Volunteer Description Volunteers needed for the Youth Justice Committee, where volunteers meet with the youth, their parents/support person and provide meaningful sanctions to the youth. 
 
Volunteers must provide an up to date criminal record check and attend training.

Location Information

Areas Served Simcoe County
Description (Site) Nearest major intersection: Maple Ave and Sophia St W
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
102 Maple Ave
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1S4
Intersection Maple Ave and Sophia St W
Mailing Address 102 Maple Ave 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 1S4
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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