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Oshawa, ON, L1G 1E3
Variety of programs and services that help individuals, families and youth
Active Parenting Program a video based program guided by a JHS facilitator helps parents of 5-12, and teens, break down communication barriers and enhance the quality of family life * programs available between September and April
Extrajudicial Measures Program community partnership to assist in the delivery of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
ID Clinic Identification replacement clinic, applications for birth certificates for all parts of Canada
Income Tax help for low-income persons * available only in March and April
Inmate Return persons from Durham nearing release may request assistance for planning their return to Durham
Project X Change needle exchange program for intravenous drug users * old needles can be handed in for safe disposal * condom and safe sex information available * connections to rehab programs and counselling * Naloxone kits and nasal spray refills are now available for opioid overdose * PLEASE NOTE this program is NOT available on weekends
Public Speaking Presentations available to present to community groups, agencies, schools, media, service clubs, churches etc. * topics include drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, the prison system, violence, employment, housing issues * able to speak about any program the JHS delivers
Record Suspension assistance with process formerly known as a 'Pardon' available at Whitby, Oshawa and Bowmanville locations
Women's Drop-In Program drop-in program for persons involved in the sex trade providing access to support, information, laundry/showering facilities, and community referrals
Other programs offered - see separate listings:
- Employment Services
- Clarington Youth Centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle)
- Counselling
- Housing
- Literacy and Basic Skills
- Residential Program
Oshawa, ON, L1H 4G8
Services to individuals who are homeless and require support to be in the community
- 40 beds of emergency shelter
- 20 beds for individuals returning from correctional facilities
- 88 units of permanent housing
- physical and mental health supports
Community Outreach Program and Bridges Street Outreach Program - see separate entry
Oshawa, ON, L1H 4G8
- 9 units of transitional housing
- Subsidized rooms
- supports available twenty-four hours a day
Oshawa, ON, L1G 0A2
Mental health court support, diversion and case management
Adult Court Support
Assists clients with mental health concerns who are in conflict with the criminal justice system
- assessment and referrals
- assistance linking with appropriate services
- consultation, education, advocacy and linkages also available to family
Youth Court Support
Support for children and youth charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, who are considered low-risk offenders
- includes diversion to treatment
- participation voluntary
Release from Custody Case Management
Intensive short-term case management for adults 18 years and older released from the Central East Correctional Centre
Oshawa, ON, L1G 0A2
Oshawa, ON, L1G 0A2
- Justices preside in provincial offences and bail hearing courts
- swear documents, affidavits for the police and general public, swear and determine process on private complaints from the public
- sign search warrants and conduct mental health hearings
Oshawa, ON, L1G 0A2
- jurisdiction over family related legal matters and disputes
- child access and custody
- child and spousal support
- property and divorce
- enforcement of family court orders and adoptions
Oshawa, ON, L1G 0A2
- court handles all uncontested and contested estate matters as well as trials involving wills
- all Children's Aid Society cases are heard at this location
- court is responsible for all civil enforcement
Oshawa, ON, L1G 0A2
- for both adults and youth
- prepares trial lists for criminal, young offender arraignment, bail hearings and preliminary hearings
- Provincial Offences Appeals
Oshawa, ON, L1H 2C6
Safe, supportive place for children and youth to experience new opportunities, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life
After School Programs
- program runs on school days for ages 4-12 yrs (varies by location) in community centres and school in Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering
- variety of activities including homework club, crafts, computers, games and gym
- healthy snack each day after school
Aquatics Programs
- group and private swimming lessons
- adapted private lessons
- leadership programs
- Aquafit classes
Special Programs
- Oshawa locations offer a variety of evening and weekend programs for children ages 4-12
Youth Justice Committee (YJC)
- alternative to the court system, for young people 12-17 years who have been accused of minor non-violent offences
- a panel of trained community members volunteering to work with young offenders, their families, victims, the legal system and the community find appropriate, meaningful consequences for the young person
Youth Programs
- variety of youth programs offered at the Oshawa locations including free drop-in basketball for ages 13-18 years and LearnON for high school students
Northview
150 Beatrice St E
Oshawa ON L1G 7T6
905-436-3311 ext 2871
Eastview
433 Eulalie Ave
Oshawa ON L1H 2C6
905-728-5121 ext 0
School Units
Ajax - Bolton C. Falby PS, Carruthers Creek PS, St James CS
Pickering - Glengrove PS
Whitby - St. John The Evangelist CS, EA Fairman PS, John Dryden PS
Oshawa - Harmony Heights PS, St. Thomas Aquinas CS, St. Anne's CS
Bowmanville - John M. James PS
Newcastle - Diane Hamre Recreation Centre
Whitby, ON, L1N 2L6
Whitby, ON, L1N 9T7
Additional services include
- student nutrition program, youth engagement groups, therapeutic overnight camp experience, summer school, art expression groups
- support for youth who have emergency needs or require help with transportation to mandatory programs
Collaborative Day Treatment Program (CDTP)
Therapeutic environment for youth experiencing difficulty coping in the regular school system, two classrooms on-site promote the students' knowledge, skills and values through individual therapeutic and academic approaches
Community Support Team (CST)
Mobile, community-based clinical counselling and support services to youth who have been convicted of an offence and have a court ordered condition to attend counselling, regardless of their location in Durham Region
Durham Youth Gang Strategy (DYGS)
One-to-one reintegration and intervention services for youth who have offended, and who have been identified through Youth Justice Services as gang involved or at risk of gang involvement * intervention and reintegration services include individual counselling and mentorship, linkages to community resources, support of gang exit strategies and development of life skills
Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (EYOW)
The EYOW works to support high-risk, high-needs youth (12-21 years) who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human/sex trafficking and/or may be involved in criminal activity * supports the youth's family and caregivers * services are offered in the Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge communities * youth may engage the EYOW independently or may be referred by a Youth Outreach Worker or community agency
Intensive Support and Supervision Program (ISSP)
Alternative to custody option for youth who have been convicted of an offence and have a serious mental health diagnosis * intensive, clinically focused, community-based, individualized program designed to deliver services appropriate to the youth's level of functioning, specific needs and mental health diagnoses
Violence Prevention Program (VPP)
Free service designed to promote a change in attitudes and beliefs regarding violence and bullying * interactive workshops are available for students who attend Durham Region schools * requests for workshops can be made by individual schools and community organizations, topics include anger management, healthy relationships, self-esteem, anti-racism and anti-homophobia
Youth Assessments Section 34, Youth Criminal Justice Act
Medical, psychological or psychiatric assessment at any stage of Court proceedings involving a youth using multidisciplinary team including social workers and consultant psychiatrist and psychologists * assessment is used to identify both historical and current mental health issues and to make recommendations to the Youth Court for treatment purposes
On-Site Assessments
On a monthly basis, a psychiatrist/psychologist undertakes early clinical assessments at the Youth Court at the Durham Region Courthouse as part of a collaborative initiative to enhance support to youth in conflict with the law who have mental health concerns
Youth Justice Family Worker (YJFW)
Provides supports to families of youth (12-17 years) at risk and/or high risk, to support rehabilitation and address situations that put youth at risk of re-offending * works jointly with youth and their families to help them to make changes and improve their health and wellbeing * individualized and strength-based supports and services are provided and engaged to address the identified needs of the youth and family * services are offered in the Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge communities * referrals are made through Youth Justice Services
Durham Region Collaborative Support Services
- assessment and treatment for adolescents who have engaged in sexually harming behaviour
Support Group for parents and caregivers of adolescents who have offended/harmed sexually
Referral Sources:
Community Support Team - Probation; Intensive Support and Supervision Program - Youth Court; Section 34 Assessments - by Youth Court order; Collaborative Day Treatment Program - Probation, Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Durham Children's Aid Society; Child Protection Mediation - Durham Children's Aid Society; Violence Prevention Program - Schools and Community; Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker - Youth Outreach Workers, Schools, Community, Self-referrals, Families; Youth Justice Family Worker - Youth Justice Services; DYGS - Youth Justice Services
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B8
Police Services are provided by five community police offices located throughout Durham Region
- policing operations are supported by specialized units coordinated through the Regional Support Services Inspector
Special Units
Traffic Management
- investigate motor vehicle accidents involving death or life threatening injury
Tactical Support
- hostage, barricaded persons and high risk incidents
- includes Canine, Marine Patrol, Dive Team and Explosive Disposal
Police Services Crime Management Branch
- coordinates the operation of the Major Crime Unit which is responsible to investigate homicides, sexual assaults, robbery and major frauds
- provides crime scene investigation including fingerprinting, photography, blood splatter analysis and evidence collection through the Forensic Identification Unit
Human Trafficking Unit
- investigates and provides education related to human trafficking
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Drug Units
- report to the Superintendent of Crime Management as do the Duty Inspectors
Administration Support Branch
- provision and management of resources which includes Human Resources, Police Learning, Information Services
- Communications 9-1-1 Centre
- Financial
- Facilities and Fleet Management
Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
- 12 sessions
- separate groups for available male or female participants
- separate groups for available male or female participants
- victims/partners of the offender provided with support including safety planning, referrals to community resources and information on offender's progress
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B8
Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
- fine payments
- inquiry management
- hearing requests
- transcript orders and photocopy requests for charges under the Provincial Offences Act in Durham Region
For information about process and procedures of Provincial Offences Court, see the Guide for Defendants in Provincial Offences Cases
Whitby, ON, L1N 0B8
- vulnerable person registry as well as registry for people with Autism
- will ensure a photo and descriptive information is on file, allowing police too immediately coordinate search efforts and commence searching should the person go missing
- will compliment any registration done with the Alzheimer's Society or the Medic Alert Program
Whitby, ON, L1N 5R7
- Confidential culturally sensitive counselling and supportive services to women and children of diverse cultural, racial and religious backgrounds
- individual counselling, group counselling
- support groups for abused women
- youth program awareness and public education on issues of violence against women, youth and children
- Together We Can youth program, Youth Worker outreach
- seniors' programs
- women's rights, anti- racism and anti-oppression
- health promotion, women's economic empowerment
- mentorship program, diversity training
Ajax, ON, L1S 6M4
Programs that contribute to crime prevention, address social issues and rehabilitation of offenders
Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP)
- victims and offenders meet together with a trained volunteer mediator
- parties try to come to a resolution eg., monetary restitution, apologies
- an alternative way of resolving conflict or disputes
Community Service Order programs (CSO)
- places adults in non-profit or tax supported settings
- those granted probation work a specified number of hours and give volunteer assistance to the community
The Durham Community Mediation Program (DCMP)
- assists residents in Durham Region in resolving conflict through mediation
- neighbourhood disputes, property matters, interpersonal problems, landlord-tenant or tenant-tenant conflicts
- trained community volunteers provide the services to participants
The Conflict, Anger, Learning Communication & Mediation (CALM)
- series of workshops to youth experiencing multiple barriers to life successes
- teaches youth how to mange and deal with their personal conflict and anger styles
Diverse Reintegration Youth Program (DRYP)
- in correlation with probation orders, assists youth to reintegrate into community and family life after period of long-term custody or short-term detention provisions
- culturally sensitive influences will assist in their achievements in program delivery
Basic and Advanced Level Mediation Training
- Community Mediation and Restorative Justice Skills Training
- volunteer opportunities
Ajax, ON, L1S 7M6
Pickering, ON, L1V 5B5
| Probation and parole office |
ON, M1C 2L6
Works with at-risk youth across Greater Toronto Area to provide:
- Residential Care Facilities and Support Services
- Employment Readiness
- Community Reintegration programming
Toronto, ON, M1E 1W7
- to connect with peers
- participate in various activities/workshops including fitness classes
- access to resources and services in the community
Toronto, ON, M1B 3G4
Court trials related to the Provincial Offences Act, offences include
- violations of the Highway Traffic Act
- Liquor Licence Act
- Trespass to Property Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- noise, taxi and animal care by-laws
- red light camera offences
