Services for youth 12 and older in conflict with their communities

Services Include:

Diversion Program - Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) this service offers “extra-judicial measures (EJM)” at a pre-charge level through police referral * available in Perth only

Youth Justice Committee Program – offers intervention post-charge and pre-court through crown referral * can also be referred by Diversion program to access justice circles (conferences) * uses trained community volunteers as a key aspect to the program * available in Perth only

Dedicated to Youth on Probation Team - Mental Health Counsellors provide assessment and treatment * Child and Youth workers (CYWs) work with clinicians to address specific goal areas including but not limited to:  school issues, interpersonal conflicts, employment/need for other supports to reduce risk areas through youth probation officer referral * through youth probation referral