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Address:
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326 2nd St S
Kenora
P9N 1G5
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Map
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Location:
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- Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre
- Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
Acts as an alternative justice program in place of the regular court system- Coordinates a meeting (Youth Justice Conference) between the victim and their supporters, the offender and their parents/supporters and program facilitators
- Allows each party to tell their story of how the crime involved and affected them
- Assists all members to form a resolution contract that outlines consequences for the offender such as curfew, compensation, school work and personal and public service, instead of being lawfully charged
NOTE: Offenders who plead innocent must remain in the regular court system
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Application:
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- Pre charge referral accepted from the investigating police officer
- Post charge referral accepted from the Crown Attorney
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous youth 12-17 years of age
- First time, low risk young offenders who are accused of an offence which took place in the Kenora Court catchment area
- Offences must be non violent and
- Individual must take full responsibility for their actions and
- Victim must be willing to take part in the program
- Offender is expected to complete the resolution contract terms within 3 months
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