John Howard Society of Peterborough, Youth Diversion, Restorative Justice Conferencing, Youth Justice Committee, Peterborough

John Howard Society of Peterborough

Service: Youth Diversion, Restorative Justice Conferencing, Youth Justice Committee, Peterborough - Hunter St W

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Record #: PET1899

Last Modified: 04 Oct 2022

Last Full Update: 13 Oct 2021

Description

Description (Service)

Youth Diversion works with police, courts, the community and schools to keep young people with minor offenses out of the court system. Goal is for the young person to repair the harm done and be held accountable for the offense.

Restorative Justice/Youth Justice Committee offers an alternative way of thinking about crime and conflict. Challenges the community to look at youth justice differently, to respond to crime differently and to seek new solutions to restore balance after a crime has been committed.

restorative justice focuses on holding the accused accountable in a meaningful way, repairing the harm caused by the offence and achieving a sense of healing for both the victim and the community
involves a face-to-face meeting between the victim, the accused and members of the community, led by trained volunteer facilitators
meeting helps the parties develop an understanding of the crime and each other, and of the steps needed to make amends
in most cases participation in the program diverts youth from going through the Criminal Justice System

People interested in volunteering should contact Reception

Service Details

Hours	COVID19 Virtual appointments being scheduled. In person can be scheduled as needed.Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm, evening appointments scheduled as needed
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Age Requirements: 12 year(s) - 17 year(s);
Application	Referrals are made by police services and Crown Attorney's offices
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	70 Hunter St W Peterborough, ON Canada K9H 3J9 View Google Map
Intersection	Hunter St and Sheridan St
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - main floor is fully accessible, ramp and automatic door at front entrance

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-743-8331
Fax	705-743-8340
E-Mail	jhsptbo@jhsptbo.com
Website	johnhoward.on.ca/peterborough/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John-Howard-Society-of-Peterborough-323603058105178 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhsptbo
Primary Contact	Dana Hetherton, Manager of Justice Services
Mailing Address	305 Stewart St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 3N2

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