John Howard Society of Peterborough
Site: John Howard Society of Peterborough
Service: Youth Diversion, Restorative Justice Conferencing, Youth Justice Committee
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PET1899 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 05 Aug 2020 |
| 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 Office Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm by appointment only Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-5:30 pm, Fri by appointment only |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 17 year(s) Contact Reception at 705-743-8331 |
| 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 | |
| Intersection | Stewart St and Charlotte St |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - main floor is fully accessible, ramp and automatic door at back entrance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-743-8331 |
| Fax | 705-743-8340 |
| jhsptbo@jhsptbo.com | |
| Website | www.johnhoward.on.ca/peterborough |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/John-Howard-Society-of-Peterborough-323603058105178 Twitter: twitter.com/jhsptbo |
| Primary Contact | Caitlin Jacobs, Restorative Justice Coordinator; Email: cjacobs@jhsptbo.com |
| Alternate Contact | Dana Hetherton, Manager, Justice Services; Email: dhetherton@jhsptbo.com |
| Primary Executive | Kathy Neill, Executive Director; Email: kneill@jhsptbo.com |
| Alternate Executive | Marion Little, Manager, Community Services and Training |