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youth diversion Services

At Red Deer Youth Diversion, we believe in second chances and the positive impact of restorative justice. Our services are designed to support young people in taking responsibility for their actions, repairing harm, and building stronger connections with their community. Through timely interventions, trauma‑informed practices, and culturally respectful approaches, we work alongside the police, courts, prosecutors, families, schools, and community partners to help youth take responsibility, bring peace to the harm done, and reintegrate into their community. Our goal is to create pathways of accountability, healing, and hope for all involved.

Police and Court Referrals

Police Referral

Police may refer youth directly to RDYD as as part of an extrajudicial measure or may forward matters to the Crown for consideration of an extrajudicial sanction or case conference. These pathways aim to address the harm, support accountability, and keep youth connected to their community.

Court Case Conferences

CROWN REFERRAL

The Crown may refer a young person to RDYD for a case conference (section 19) or for an extrajudicial sanction (section 10) when the requirements of the Youth Criminal Justice Act are met. These collaborative, community-based processes help identify the best response to an offense, connect youth and families with supports, and explore options such as extrajudicial measures or sanctions.

SECTION 19 - CASE CONFERENCE REFERRAL

The Crown may refer a young person to a case conference to develop a coordinated, community-based plan and explore options such as supports, services, or extrajudicial measures or sanctions.

SECTION 10 - EXTRAJUDICIAL SANCTION REFERRAL

The Crown may refer a young person for an extrajudicial sanction when the requirements in section 10 of the YCJA are met, including acceptance of responsibility and voluntary participation by the young person.

Restorative Justice Circles

COMMUNITY REFERRAL

Community members, families, agencies, schools, and service providers can refer youth to RDYD for a restorative justice circle. Circles bring together the young person who caused harm, the person harmed (if they choose to attend), and community members to talk about the impact of the offense and agree on meaningful steps to repair the harm

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About us

The Red Deer Youth Justice Committee (RDYJC) is a community-based program with deep roots in Red Deer. Established with the support of Red Deer City Council on August 15, 1994, the Committee was formally authorized on October 19, 1994 through a Ministerial Order issued by Ken Rostad, Q.C., then Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Province of Alberta.

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Since that time, RDYJC has been powered by dedicated volunteers and has worked in partnership with the Courts, Crown Prosecutors, Police, and Community Corrections to support youth involved in the justice system.

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In 2026, we formally incorporated as the Red Deer Youth Diversion Ltd. (RDYD) to strengthen governance, sustainability, and our ability to expand community-based programming.

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Today, RDYD continues to deliver restorative, community-based responses to youth offending. Our work focuses on supporting young people to take responsibility, repair harm, and build constructive, responsible lives within their communities.

Contact Us

Co-chair@rdyouthjustice.ca

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(403) 302-8262

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1st Floor, Provincial Building, 4920 -51 Street,

Red Deer, AB

T4N 6K8

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