John Howard Society of Kawartha Lakes & Haliburton

Service: Extrajudicial Measures/Extrajudicial Sanctions (EJM/EJS), Kent St

Record #: VTC0218
Last Modified: 13 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 16 Feb 2022

Description

Description (Service) In partnership with the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service and Ontario Provincial Police, the Extrajudicial Measures assists youth through a pre-charge diversion program while holding them accountable for their actions.

In partnership with the City of Kawartha Lake's Youth Crown's Office and Youth Justice Committee, the Extrajudicial Sanctions assists youth through a diversion program as an alternative to the formal court process.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Kawartha Lakes
Eligibility Youth 12 to 17 years who accept responsibility for a crime
Application Extrajudicial Measures: the youth must agree to participate in the program and have an opportunity to speak with a lawyer
  • a crown attorney will review the charge and disclose in court if the person is eligible for the program.
Extrajudicial Sanctions: the youth must want to participate in the program and be referred by the police.
Languages English - cultural and language interpretation may be available; French - Programs, Certain programs available in French. Call for more information.
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Kawartha Lakes
Address & Map
370 Kent St
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Canada K9V 6G8
 
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Intersection Kent St W and St Joseph Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-341-9610
Toll Free Phone 1-877-328-3331
Fax 705-328-2549
E-Mail ccopper@jhscklh.on.ca
Website https://johnhoward.on.ca/kawartha/ejm-ejs-extrajudicial-measures-extrajudicial-sanctions/
Social Media LinkedIn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jhso/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhsontario
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVzJG_tn2F6nyNFECFEEa0A
Primary Contact Carla Cooper, Manager of Youth Programs; Email: ccooper@jhscklkh.on.ca
Alternate Contact Lois Powers, Executive Director; Email: lpowers@jhscklh.on.ca

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