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The Youth Criminal Justice System
is intended to protect the public by
holding youth accountable,
promoting reintegration and
rehabilitation through programs and
services that are responsive to the
risk, needs and strengths of youth,
in order to prevent crime.
Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
The Program is part of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Youth Justice Services Division of the Government of Ontario. Our Division provides services to young persons who have been charged with an offence. Some of the services include but are not limited to Custodial and/or Probation Supervision, Community Service Order monitoring, and the facilitation and supervision of Extrajudicial Sanction Programs for youth diverted from the courts. Volunteers can help make a difference in the lives of these individuals, give back to the community and gain satisfaction in helping others.

Website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/volunteer-or-work-youth-justice/

Recruiting for: A FEW OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEERS: There are many Volunteer opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of young people in conflict with the law. There are various opportunities during the day, evening and on weekends. Please note opportunities vary between locations. Other Assignments ➢ Volunteers may also be able to provide interpretation and other services that their respective offices often require. One to One Mentorship ➢ Providing one-to-one supportive mentorship to a young person in an identified area of need (i.e., job search, mentorship). ➢ Tutoring and one-to-one assistance to youth completing homework assignments, time management or subject-related assistance. ➢ Provide verbal and written updates to the supervising Probation Officer. Community Service Orders (CSO) ➢ Volunteers assist Community Service Order (CSO) Coordinators with various tasks. ➢ Volunteers may supervise youth during “in-house” and community-based CSO programs. Group Facilitation ➢ Volunteers facilitate programming such as Anger Awareness, Victim Impact Awareness, Shoplifting Prevention, Marijuana Awareness, Respect Yourself, Respect the Law, etc. ➢ Volunteers may also deliver programming on a one-to-one basis for youth unsuitable to attend group programs. Administrative/Technical Support ➢ Volunteers assist with a variety of administrative duties to support and enhance YJVP. Court Support ➢ Volunteers support Probation Officers at Court through various tasks, including Extrajudicial Sanctions and gathering information from Court proceedings and Court dockets.

Specially interested in seeing students from these Programs:

Students studying criminology, psychology, sociology and social work will be the best candidates if they seek a future position within Probation Services. Other background disciplines are welcome, but students must be aware that they will not be eligible to apply for full-time jobs in Probation.