Provide an effective and timely response to offending behaviour
Sanctions are determined on an individual basis and encourage the young person to demonstrate responsibility in the community, while providing an opportunity for the young person to recognize his/her skills and abilities and encourage constructive use of leisure time
The service provider encourages and facilitates community involvement
EJS encourage young persons to make reparations for their offence and can include such sanctions as an apology to the victim, community service work, restitution, crime prevention projects, etc.
EJS are part of a program of sanctions authorized by the Attorney General
The person authorizing EJS is satisfied it would be appropriate, having regard to the needs of the young person and the interests and safety of society
The program should be designed to encourage families of young persons – including extended families where appropriate – and the community to become involved in the design and implementation of those sanctions
The program will coordinate with the MCYS provincial director to inform the victim, on request, of the identity of the youth and how the offence has been dealt with
Individual Planning and Case Management:
All young persons who have been approved for EJS by the Crown Attorney will either be referred directly to the service provider or assigned to a probation office.
The service provider will develop an individualized sanction for each young person that reflects the nature of the offence and the individual needs of the young person. The service provider’s plan will identify the specific services/supports/interventions to be provided and the expected outcomes of service. Criminogenic needs will be specifically identified to guide the selection of appropriate targets of service.
The service provider will consult with the probation office as appropriate, and specifically to: provide copies of any “Request for Extrajudicial Sanction/Acknowledgement and Recommendation by Agent of the Attorney General” forms received directly from the Crown Attorney; advise of reasonable efforts to contact the young person that have proved unsuccessful; discuss any concerns related to the young person’s willingness/ability to complete the sanctions; develop procedures related to the process for returning a young person to court who is unsuitable or fails to comply with the EJS program; and provide client data information for probation entry into Youth OTIS.
Services will be: )
Part of a youth centered service delivery system that provides rehabilitative and reintegration programs and services to youth in conflict with the law
Based on cognitive behavioural principles and interventions, best practices, consultation, evidence-informed and/or evidence-based programming and integrated with other services provided to youth within government and in the community
Reflective and responsive to the youth, family and community strengths and needs
Accountable to the youth, family and community
Sensitive to the social, linguistic and cultural diversity of families and communities
Staffed by individuals with the appropriate range of skills and abilities necessary to respond effectively to the needs of youth and families
The support is based on the youth’s assessed needs, preferences and available individual, agency, community and contracted Ministry resources
Aligned where appropriate to support the achievement of the Youth Justice Service Division’s four outcomes for youth:
Improved functioning and positive social behaviour;
Increased skills and abilities;
Increased youth engagement with supports; and
Decreased re-offending
Governance, Accountability and Service System Requirements:
The service provider will deliver the programs and services in accordance with the requirements as outlined in:
The legal, financial and service target data portions of the service contract
Governance and Accountability: Transfer Payments to Community Agencies Framework
Relevant provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and the Child and Family Services Act (CFSA)
Direction relevant to the program as stated in the Youth Justice Services Manual (first issued March 31, 2006), and all subsequent revisions and updates
Any additional service/program/outcome specific guidelines or standards provided by the Ministry
AGENCY COMPLETED SECTION
Plan to Achieve Service Objectives:
To provide opportunities for youth to complete their Extrajudicial sanction obligations as mandated by the provincial court in Peel, Dufferin and Toronto.
To develop new, creative and worthwhile opportunities to meet the needs of youth including those who need close supervision.
The Current Fiscal Year, Extrajudicial Sanctions included:
x Essay
x Apology to the Victim
x CSO / PSO Service
x Compensation or Restitution
x Education / Information sessions
x Counselling
x Peer Mediation
x Other – Anger Management, Lifeskills Programming, Cognitive/Behaviour skills
Service Description:
The aim of the program is to divert young persons charged away from formal criminal proceedings and into a program of rehabilitation.
To reduce and/or eliminate the associated labelling of young people involved with the legal system through active involvement in the community.
To allow youth an opportunity to make amends for their conduct appropriately.
Through the program, the young person will be responsible to the community for the provision of service as assigned and be accountable to the Courts if the condition of the Extrajudicial Sanction is not met.
Service Location:
West Toronto Probation Offices and Peel/Dufferin region jurisdiction
Method of Evaluation:
A method for Client Satisfaction Questionnaires has been implemented.
Logic model is complete.
Quarterly year to date reports as per the Ministry’s service contract process