Facts you should know about the North Bay Youth Justice Committee Program – YJCP

• Community diversion program for youth 12-17 who commit minor offences
• Overseen by a progressive steering committee comprised of dedicated community partners
• Community volunteers trained to facilitate youth conferences
• Available to all police services in the District of Nipissing
• Accept pre and post charge referrals from Police, Crown or Probation Officers
• Face to face dialogue between victim, offender and community volunteers
• Client-centered approach used to determine measures and sanctions assigned to youth
• Youth must consent to the referral
• Youth can be referred to diversion more than once
• Criteria for youth referral does not require the victim’s consent
• Youth record does not preclude a youth from being accepted in a pre-charge or post-charge program
• Follow-up results are provided to referral sources

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like to know more about the program, contact YJCP Coordinator Lynn Racicot at 705-476-3234 ext. 251 or email
lynn.racicot@yesnorthbay.com.