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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: KGN1475 | Last Full Update: 20 Mar 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Diversion Program ; YDP ; Youth Diversion |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | North Kingston |
| Located In Community | Kingston |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bagot St and John St |
| Bus Route Notes | Kingston Transit Trip Planner |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Provides advocacy and support to youth and youth at risk, and assessment and referral services for youth and families Youth Justice Committee: for youth involved in extrajudicial measures through the police or extrajudicial sanctions through the court Goal driven short-term mentoring program: for youth 12-17 years old Rebound: ten-week cognitive skills group for youth 12-17 years old * facilitated both in schools and in the community School and Non Academic Program (SNAP): for youth suspended or expelled from school Substance use and addictions counselling: program offered through outreach to schools and in-office appointments Mediating through Empowering using Nurturing Dialogue (MEND): a restorative approach offered to schools to support school-wide cultural change from a retributive approach to deal with conflict to a more restorative approach to supporting people in conflict Youth Outreach Worker Program: supporting high risk and at risk youth in the community and connecting them with community services such as employment, school and counselling Intersections: an early intervention and referral program for youth 8-17 who are in contact with police for non criminal behaviour (12-17) criminal behaviour (8-11) because of mental health, addictions, developmental needs or problematic behaviour. Referrals come from Police |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * evening and weekend appointments |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Kingston ; Lennox and Addington County ; Napanee |
| Eligibility | Ages: 8 year(s) - 24 year(s) Youth 8-24 years old |
| Application | Visit the website or call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Community Service Orders ; Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ; Juvenile Diversion ; Substance Use Disorder Counselling ~ Youth ; Victim/Offender Mediation Programs ~ Youth ; Volunteer Opportunities |
| Waiting List | Yes, 0-2 weeks |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-548-4535 |
| Fax | 613-548-1747 |
| info@youthdiversion.org | |
| Website | www.youthdiversion.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jackie Franklin, Volunteer Manager; Email: jfranklin@youthdiversion.org |
| Primary Executive | Shawn Quigley, Executive Director; Email: squigley@youthdiversion.org |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1974 |
| Funding | Receives funding from a variety of sources |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |