Youth Justice Conference Facilitator
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 New Liskeard and Kirkland Lake!
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 Jenny Fournier, Restorative Justice Coordinator at 705-647-1200 ext. 4672 (Office) or 705-679-3339 (Cell).
The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.