The program stresses community involvement and community service as a way of reconciliation between the offender and the community. The client is required to take responsibility for his actions and a written agreement must be signed by the offender, the staff worker, and the Crown Counsel.
Most frequent requirements are restitution, apologies, and community work.
An alternative to the court process whereby an alleged young offender assumes responsibility for his or her behavior and undertakes to meet defined obligations to his or herself, to the victim and the community. The victims needs and concerns are emphasized. Clients referred by Probation Officers. During school year staff member spends more time at alternate school helping with work activity programs. Psychological assessment and counselling for court ordered youth and their families.