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.