Youth Justice Procedure
Young Offender Programs
Two young offender centres located in Edmonton and Calgary, house open custody, secure custody and remand status young offenders. Shunda Creek Youth Correctional Camp provides work programs for selected young offenders with open custody status. A number of privately operated group homes under contract to the Correctional Services Division also house open custody young offenders.
The Young Offender Branch Custody Program promotes positive behaviour change in the young offender in custody, while preparing the young person for reintegration to the community. Casework | Recreational Programming | Educational/Day Programs | Referral and Placement | Library | Reintegration Leave Program | Life Skills Programs | Community Based Open Custody Programs | Medical and Mental Health Services | Aboriginal Programs | Offender Work Programs | |
Programs
Casework
A youth worker is assigned to each young offender in custody. Upon placement, consideration is given to problem areas a young offender will need to work on prior to returning to the community. Individual needs are identified and summarized in a case plan. Referrals are then made to school programs or other in house resources, group counselling, chaplaincy, or community resources to assist the young offender in meeting identified needs. The intent is to address issues which may have contributed to the offender's illegal behaviour and thereby facilitate the successful reintegration into the community.
Educational/Day Programs
Educational and day programs are offered to meet academic and instructional needs. All young offenders in custody under the age of 16 are required to attend school. School programs are offered through a three-way contract between Alberta Learning, Alberta Solicitor General and a local school board or educational institution. School programs provide for small classes with attention to individual needs and offer a full range of programs from
Two young offender centres located in Edmonton and Calgary, house open custody, secure custody and remand status young offenders. Shunda Creek Youth Correctional Camp provides work programs for selected young offenders with open custody status. A number of privately operated group homes under contract to the Correctional Services Division also house open custody young offenders.
The Young Offender Branch Custody Program promotes positive behaviour change in the young offender in custody, while preparing the young person for reintegration to the community. Casework | Recreational Programming | Educational/Day Programs | Referral and Placement | Library | Reintegration Leave Program | Life Skills Programs | Community Based Open Custody Programs | Medical and Mental Health Services | Aboriginal Programs | Offender Work Programs | |
Programs
Casework
A youth worker is assigned to each young offender in custody. Upon placement, consideration is given to problem areas a young offender will need to work on prior to returning to the community. Individual needs are identified and summarized in a case plan. Referrals are then made to school programs or other in house resources, group counselling, chaplaincy, or community resources to assist the young offender in meeting identified needs. The intent is to address issues which may have contributed to the offender's illegal behaviour and thereby facilitate the successful reintegration into the community.
Educational/Day Programs
Educational and day programs are offered to meet academic and instructional needs. All young offenders in custody under the age of 16 are required to attend school. School programs are offered through a three-way contract between Alberta Learning, Alberta Solicitor General and a local school board or educational institution. School programs provide for small classes with attention to individual needs and offer a full range of programs from