The EJS Program is a means to divert young persons charged, away from formal criminal proceedings and into a program of rehabilitation. The EJS Program is a community-based program. The young person will participate in a structured and supervised program, taking into consideration the young person’s interests, skills, and abilities.
Goals of the Program:
- To involve the community in addressing the rehabilitation of youth
- To reduce and/or eliminate the associated labelling of young people involved with the legal system through active involvement in the community
- To allow youth an opportunity to make amends for their illegal conduct, appropriately
Inclusionary criteria:
- Young persons ages 12-17 years, at the time of the offence
- Young persons residing in Peel, and Dufferin
Exclusionary Criteria:
- Young persons who are not prepared to be accountable for their actions
- Young persons not aware of their options and rights
- Young persons not willing to participate in the program
Referral Source:
- Crown Attorneys/Ontario Court of Justice
Referral Process:
Referrals are received directly from court administration.
The EJS Program Supervisor is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the referral process or program criteria.