Volunteer and make a difference!

The Youth Justice Committee (YJC) program offers an alternative to the formal court process for young people in trouble with the law. A restorative justice approach stresses accountability and responsibility, with a focus on repairing the harm and making youth accountable for their actions through meaningful consequences. A conferencing model allows community members to become involved in the restoration of justice concerning our youth.

It takes volunteers to make this program successful in Cochrane and Hearst!

Volunteering

  • The YJC relies upon a team of volunteers to facilitate restorative conferences.
  • Community members who are interested in becoming volunteers are trained as conference facilitators.
  • Volunteering for a YJC can be a valuable and rewarding experience.

What is a Restorative Conference?

A restorative conference is a face-to-face meeting between a young person who has committed an offence and the people who have been affected by his or her actions. With the help of a trained facilitator, each person reflects upon the incident and the group agrees on how to resolve the matter.

For more information:

Please contact Donna-Lise Lamothe, Youth Justice Committee Coordinator, at 705-272-5059 ext. 6401.

 

The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.