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YOUTH DIVERSION
PGUAJS uses an Aboriginal Circle model where the youth, guardian, victim
and various representatives from the community work with the youth to
recognize the following:
- How ones actions
affected the community both directly and indirectly.
- How one may amend or
correct the situation
- Actions one can take
to learn from the mistake and prevent this from occurring again.
Recommendations made by the Circle become the Diversion agreement and
may include apologies to the victim, resolution, community service hours,
research, cultural education and referrals to specific services located
within the community. The youth is monitored until the terms of the
agreement are completed. It is not mandatory for victims to attend the
Circle, but they are encouraged to participate by giving statements that
can be shared in the Circle if they choose not to attend.
Program Criteria:
- Of Aboriginal
heritage or self identified.
- Accept youth
referrals 10-17 years from Crown Counsel, RCMP, self and schools.
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