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4TH DIMENTION
Description:
A reintegration program offered to Aboriginal youth currently in Prince
George Youth Corrections Centre (PGYCC). We work with youth, their
families, PGYCC staff and other advocates to develop a release plan.
Objective:
- To reduce relapse
rates, by establishing cultural links and supports.
- We have offered this
program to youth in custody since 2004.
- 4th Dimension participates in
Integrated Cases and advocate on behalf of the youth and their
families.
- To create cultural
connections with youth and make referrals to community resources to
promote successes and establish valuable supports.
Goals:
- Assist Aboriginal
youth being released from custody to successfully reintegrate into
their communities.
- Reduce the number of
Aboriginal youth in the PGYCC population; charged with justice
breaches, and re-offending by working with youth after release.
- Network with
community resources, receiving communities, and research cultural
traditions, to ensure consistency and uninterrupted services for youth
and family upon release.
- Improve contact with
the youth, and their family/advocate.
- Facilitate participation
of family/guardians in the development of a release plan for the
youth.
Program Steps:
- Meet with Aboriginal
youth and establish a connection, assist in developing a link with
his/her traditions and culture.
- Establish
communication between families, youth, PGYCC staff and other
professionals working with the youth.
- Attend meeting to
advocate on the youth and families behalf.
- Work with youth to
develop release plan goals and research options available.
- Maintain contact
with youth and families upon release to offer needed support and
promote success.
Program Criteria:
- Of Aboriginal
heritage or self identified.
- Youth in custody a
PGYCC between the ages of 12-18 years.
- Referral made by
Youth Probation, PGYCC staff or self requested.
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