Welcome
to the Red Deer
Youth Justice Committee

Restorative justice processes that encourage the victim, the offender and members of the community to be directly involved in resolving conflict through dialogue and negotiation.

How We Help

Dedicated & committed to shaping young offenders lead constructive lives in the community
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Extrajudicial Sanctions &
Measurement Programs

The positive alternative for youth accepting responsibility for minor offenses

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“To provide youth in conflict with the law, their families, and victims, with community-based support. And to foster accountability in the young person, through meaningful and relevant restorative resolutions.”

 

OUR OBJECTIVES

1
Outstanding Programs

To operate as an alternative to the formal court system, by operating as an alternative measures program.

2
Support for Youth

To provide community support to the youth, with a view to assisting them in leading a more positive life in the community.

3
Appropriate Punishment

To impose meaningful and relevant interventions on youth that assist them in making restitution through service orders and/or fine options.

4
Reduce Court Times for Youth

To reduce the overuse of Youth Court for less serious offences, where it is deemed that the young person is less likely to re-offend.

5
Unbiased Perspectives

To demonstrate a concern for the victim, and the effect on the community, and take these into consideration when determining appropriate sanctions.

6
Acceptance

To provide youth with opportunities to take responsibility for their actions.

7
Promote Opportunities

To provide youth with a “second chance.”

8
Respecting Privacy for both Parties

It is expected that strict confidentiality be maintained at all times.

What Do We Do?

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WHAT IS OUR AUTHORITY?

Youth Justice Committees in Alberta were established in 1993 under Section 69 of The Young Offenders Act. On April 1, 2003 jurisdiction changed to Section 18 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. We receive our authority, therefore from legislation, the Attorney General, and the Lieutenant in Council. There are almost 150 Youth Justice Committees in Alberta.

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WHO ARE WE?

We are a non-profit organization, comprised of volunteers, dedicated to working in partnership with the Courts/Crown Prosecutor, Police, and Community Corrections helping youth lead constructive and responsible lives within the community. The Red Deer Youth Justice Committee was formed in 1994.
Members are drawn from all walks of life, and bring a wide variety of life experiences to the committee. By policy, all members in this Committee are over the age of 18 years. We are approximately twenty in number at present, but can always use more.

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“We consider the program to be a highly effective intervention program with lifelong benefits to all its participants. As such, we believe we perform a valuable service to our community. Approximately 90 percent of the youth whose cases are heard, complete the program successfully. Of those, a similar percentage remain trouble free, and do not re-offend within two years.”

“Allows everyone a chance to express their views.”

Victim of crime on Youth Justice Committee

“I was very thankful for the opportunity to participate in the Youth Justice Committee due to the fairness and speed of dealing with the crime.”

Parent on Youth Justice Committee

“I can honestly say that what we do matters. I have seen the difference we can make time and time again in the youth in our program.”

Volunteer of Youth Justice Committee