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Elizabeth Fry Society Simcoe Muskoka

Site: Barrie - Ross St

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

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Record #: BAR1813
Last Modified: 07 Mar 2025
Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 705-627-6034
Crisis Phone 705-715-1052, Mon-Sun 24 hours
Website www.elizabethfrysociety.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elizabeth-Fry-Society-Of-Simcoe-County-499754280150125/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethfrysocietyofsimcoe/
Primary Contact Rhonda Leduc, Director of Community Justice Programs; Phone: 705-627-6034; Email: rhondal@elizabethfrysociety.com
Alternate Contact Angelica Zamfir, Youth Worker; Phone: 705-795-8587; Email: byw2@elizabethfrysociety.com

Addresses

Address & Map
28 Ross St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1E9
Intersection Ross St and Bayfield St
Mailing Address 28 Ross St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 1E9
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

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
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.

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm by appointment and for donation drop-offs
Areas Served Simcoe County
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

Subjects

Service Categories Juvenile Diversion
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