Component: Alternatives to Custody and Community Interventions

Legislation: Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), 2017, Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) sec. 4

Requirements

Disposition of records

  1. In the event the Service Provider ceases operation, it is agreed that the Service Provider will not dispose of any records related to the services provided for under this contract without the prior consent of Ontario, which may be given subject to such conditions as Ontario deems advisable
  2. For purposes of services provided pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) (Canada), and the Provincial Offences Act (POA), upon termination of services to the young person, the Service Provider will retain and ultimately dispose of records relating to the young person in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Canada), the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and the policies and procedures of Ontario

Confidentiality

  1. The Service Provider, its directors, officers, employees, agents and volunteers will hold confidential and will not disclose or release to any person other than Ontario at any time during or following the term of this contract, except where required by law, any information or document that tends to identify any individual in receipt of services without obtaining the written consent of the individual or the individual's parent or guardian prior to the release or disclosure of such information or document. Where the Service Provider is a municipality, or such other "institution" as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the provisions of such Act with respect to the disclosure or release of information apply
  2. Where the Service Provider is providing services for the purposes of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) (Canada) and the Provincial Offences Act, (POA) the Service Provider, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers will abide by the confidentiality provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) (Canada) and the policies and procedures of Ontario

Transfer Payment Recipients will follow the Youth Justice Services Manual (YJSM) that was first issued April 1, 2006, and all subsequent revisions. "Contents Applicable to All" and the "Transfer Payment Community Based Programs and Services" sections outline minimum requirements for the Transfer Payment Recipients.

Service objectives

Provide community-based pre-charge measures, where a young person can be adequately dealt with by a referral to a community program.

Service description

People served

  • Young person's aged 12-17 alleged to have committed an offence, who accept responsibility for participation or involvement in the commission of the offence
  • Young persons who have been informed of their rights and consent to participate in an Extrajudicial Measure

Program/service features

  • Provide an effective and timely response to offending behavior
  • Measures are determined on an individual basis and encourage the young person to demonstrate responsibility in the community, while providing an opportunity for the young person to recognize his/her skills and abilities and encourage constructive use of leisure time
  • The service provider encourages and facilitates community involvement in the program
  • Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) encourage young persons to make reparations for their offence and can include such measures as: an apology to the victim, community service work, restitution, participation in supportive programming, drug/alcohol treatment, crime prevention etc.
  • The person authorizing EJM is satisfied it would be appropriate, having regard to the needs of the young person and the interests and safety of society
  • The program should be designed to encourage families of young persons –including extended families where appropriate – and the community to become involved in the design and implementation of those measures

Individual planning and case management

All young persons who have been approved for EJM by the police officer and with the consent of the young person are referred to the service provider.

The service provider will develop an individualized measure for each young person that reflects the nature of the offence and the individual needs of the young person. The service provider's plan will identify the services/supports/interventions to be provided and the expected outcomes of service. Where known, criminogenic needs will guide the selection of appropriate measure(s).

The service provider will consult with the referring police officer as appropriate and specifically to advise of success in arranging contact with the young person, provide update reports on the young person's ability to complete the measure or to facilitate the process for returning a young person to court who is unsuitable or fails to comply with the EJM program.

Services will be

  • Part of a youth centered service delivery system that provides rehabilitative and reintegration programs and services to youth in conflict with the law
  • Based on cognitive behavioural principles and interventions, best practices, consultation, evidence-informed and/or evidence-based programming and integrated with other services provided to youth within government and in the community
  • Reflective and responsive to the strengths and needs of the youth, family, and community
  • Accountable to the youth, family, and community
  • Sensitive to the social, linguistic, and cultural diversity of families and communities
  • Staffed by individuals with the appropriate range of skills, abilities, and cultural competency necessary to respond effectively to the needs of youth and families
  • The support is based on the youth's assessed needs, preferences and available individual, agency, community, and contracted ministry resources
  • Aligned where appropriate to support the achievement of the Youth Justice Division's four measurable outcomes for youth
    • Increased functioning and positive social behavior
    • Increased skills and abilities
    • Increased youth engagement with supports and
    • Decreased re-offending
  • Responsible for completing training modules, reviewing business processes, and viewing program results of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) Youth Justice Outcomes Framework (YJOF) via the YJOF SharePoint Site (please contact regional office for site access)
  • Responsible for demonstrating outcome achievement using the following tools of the MCCSS Youth Justice Outcomes Framework, consistent with timelines and processes specified in training modules
    • Actively offering youth the option to complete the Non-Residential Youth Experience Survey (NRES)
    • Completing the Monthly Survey Distribution Record
  • Aligned with Anti-Racism and human rights principles to challenge racism and oppression in all its forms

Reporting requirements

The following service data will be reported on at an Interim and Final stage. Please refer to your final agreement for report back due dates and targets.

Service Data Name Definition
# of Individuals: Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) (sec. 4)

The number of young persons who are the recipients of the approved service in a residential or non-residential program during the fiscal year (April 1st – March 31st). A young person will be counted as follows: One program start and completion in a fiscal year: A young person is counted once in a fiscal year where the service is completed. Multiple services/one service provider: Where a young person is receiving multiple services from one service provider, that young person is counted in each program. Multiple admissions in-year – same service/same program: A young person is counted once if there is a break in service in the fiscal year and the young person re-enters the same program, with the same service provider. A young person is counted as a new admission if they return to the same service provider on referral by the case manager to attend a new or similar program. Same service is defined as a program delivered to a youth addressing one (original) charge. Multiple admissions in-year – new service/same program: A young person is counted each time, where a service is completed in the fiscal year and the young person is the recipient of the same service, under a new charge. New service is defined as a program delivered to a youth to address a new charge. Fiscal Year overlap: A young person is counted once in each fiscal year where the service being provided begins in one fiscal year and continues into a new fiscal year. Where a young person is receiving multiple services from one service provider, that young person is counted in each program.

# of Successful Completions: EJM

 The number of young persons who complete the program as directed/established by the program.

# of Hours of Direct Service: EJM

 The unique number of youth who received this service in the reporting year (cumulative). The same person should only be counted once per year, regardless of the number of programs in which they participated.

Extrajudicial Measures (EJM) (sec. 4): Ministry- funded Agency Expenditures

Total ministry-funded expenses for the Transfer Payment Recipient to administer and/or deliver this service in the reporting year (cumulative).