Youth Justice Committees

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice


Description
Encourages the victim, the offender, and members of the community to be directly involved in resolving conflict.

Service offers:

  • a restorative justice process that encourages the victim, the offender, and members of the community to be directly involved in resolving conflict through dialogue and negotiation

Key Provider: volunteers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • offenders
  • 12 to 17 years
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
  • referral required by the Youth Justice Court judge after guilt is established, diverted from court to the committee by the Crown Prosecutor, or diverted to the Youth Justice Committee directly by Police

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Email
yjc@gov.ab.ca
Languages
English - English is available across the province. Within Edmonton full services in French may be available. 
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 18, 2024
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Above hours are office hours.  Evening and weekend work is scheduled as needed. volunteers usually work evenings and weekends only.