The Youth Justice Family Support Program is a community based program that services at risk young persons aged 12-17 and their families.

At risk refers to youth who are in conflict with the law, and/or have been sentenced, and/or are at risk to re-offend, and/or resides in a high needs community that further increases exposure to risk factors, and/or have mental health, and/or behavioural needs.

Referrals can be made for by the following:

• Probation Officer,
• Schools,
• Police,
• Crown,
• Community stakeholders that work with youth.

 Service Objectives:

• Provide supports to the families of youth in conflict with the law to support rehabilitation and address situations that put youth at risk of re-offending.
• An opportunity to understand the dynamics occurring in the family to reinforce positive behaviour.
• Facilitate open and honest communication.
• Support families through a difficult time and develop healthy and supportive relationships.
• To respond to /address the complex issues of high risk youth and youth in conflict with the law.