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Program:
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Thunder Bay - Victoria Ave E - Youth Justice Committee
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Address:
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620 Victoria Ave E, 2nd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 1A9
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Map
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Location:
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- Located on Victoria Ave E in the S ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave E and Brodie St N
- Serves as the Justice Satellite Office, situated in Victoriaville Centre
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Indigenous peoples residing in or migrating to the city
Serves as an alternative justice program in place of the regular court systemAllows each party to tell their story of how the crime involved and affected themOperates a voluntary pre and post charge diversion program for youthPrioritizes offender accountability, the needs of the victims, and community wellness and healingNOTE: Offenders who plead innocent must remain in the regular court system
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Application:
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Referrals are from the Crown Attorney, Thunder Bay Police, and Indigenous Courtworkers
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Youth 12-17 years of age who have committed minor, first-time offences
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